Wembanyama leads Spurs to NBA cup final

December 14, 2025 / 7:36 PM

Sharjah 24: French star Victor Wembanyama made a successful return from injury, scoring 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs into the NBA Cup final with a stunning 111–109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Decisive impact

After missing 12 games over a month through injury, Wembanyama delivered an outstanding performance, playing a key role in only the Thunder’s second defeat of the season. Oklahoma City had entered the game on a 16-match winning streak and led by 16 points in the second quarter.

Turning point

The 22-year-old, who started on the bench and missed the first quarter, made an immediate impact in the second, dominating at both ends of the court and inspiring a Spurs comeback.

Key statistics and reactions

Wembanyama finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in just 21 minutes. Devin Vassell scored 23 points, while Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox added 22 each.