Wembanyama’s return lifts Spurs to NBA Cup final, handing Thunder just 2nd loss
December 13, 2025
Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win on Saturday night puts the Spurs in the NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Oklahoma City entered on a 16-game winning streak and now stands at 24-2, the second-best start in NBA history. Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds, earning “M-V-P” chants from the crowd. Despite a minutes restriction, he makes a significant impact. The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 29 points.