Wembanyama Leads Spurs to NBA Cup Final, Ending Thunder's 16-Game Streak

Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Wembanyama contributed 22 points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes, helping to end the Thunder's 16-game winning streak.

The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday. Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 23 points, while De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle each added 22. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander topped the Thunder's scoring with 29 points.

Wembanyama, who had been sidelined due to a strained left calf, was on a minutes restriction but made a significant impact, recording a plus-21 rating during his time on the court. His return energized the pro-Spurs crowd, which chanted "M-V-P" in support.

The Thunder, now 24-2, had not lost since November 5 at Portland. This marks their second consecutive NBA Cup loss in Las Vegas, following last year's defeat to Milwaukee in the final.