On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Frost Bank Center, which was broadcast live on national television. And, as the headliner to ESPN’s “Rivalry Week,” rookie studs Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren did not disappoint, but they had no impact in what turned out to be a blowout.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s top guard, led the team with 32 points, six rebounds, and ten assists in a 140-114 victory over the Spurs.
Wembanyama led the squad with 24 points and also had 12 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks. He made a potential statement in the Rookie of the Year contest, which will almost certainly come down to him and Holmgren, who finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three blocks.
With the game well in hand in the fourth quarter, Wemby and Holmgren traded points and threw down some impressive dunks.
It was a good piece of entertainment for those who had been waiting for the 7-foot duo to fight, but the combat ultimately had little bearing on the outcome.
The Spurs will seek to rebound when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
