The Oklahoma City Thunder have been rolling through the Western Conference this season - but there’s one team that seems to have their number. And his name is Victor Wembanyama.
For the second time in 10 days, the San Antonio Spurs handed the defending champs a loss, and this one wasn’t even close. A 130-110 blowout in San Antonio sent a clear message: the Spurs aren’t just a young team with potential anymore - they’re a legitimate threat in the West.
San Antonio led by as many as 21 points in this one, dominating both ends of the floor and showing a level of cohesion that’s been building quietly under the radar. But now?
The league is officially on notice. The Spurs are the only team to beat Oklahoma City twice this season, and they’re doing it with a blend of youth, length, and confidence that’s hard to ignore.
Victor Wembanyama, still easing back into full form after a calf strain, came off the bench again - as he has since returning - but made his presence felt in limited minutes. He finished with 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes.
The most surprising stat? Zero blocks, snapping his streak of games with at least one swat.
But even without the rim protection we’ve come to expect, Wemby’s impact was undeniable.
And then there’s the subplot that’s been bubbling ever since both Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren entered the league - the looming comparison between the two unicorn bigs. On Tuesday night, that storyline tilted heavily in Wemby’s favor.
Holmgren struggled, managing just seven points on 3-of-10 shooting in 27 minutes. And after the game, Wembanyama didn’t exactly fuel the rivalry fire.
Asked whether he sees a rivalry between himself and Holmgren, Wembanyama kept it blunt: “At least from a basketball standpoint, there’s no comparison.”
That’s not trash talk - it’s confidence. The kind that comes from backing it up on the court. Wembanyama isn’t just trying to outplay Holmgren; he’s trying to lead a team that’s suddenly surging into the contender conversation.
The Spurs have now won seven straight - the longest active streak in the league - and have climbed to second in the Western Conference standings with a 22-7 record. They’re still 3.5 games behind the Thunder, but the momentum is real.
This isn’t a fluke. This is a team that’s growing up fast, with a generational talent leading the charge.
It’s not hard to picture what a playoff series between these two teams might look like. The Thunder, with their depth, discipline, and MVP-caliber guard play. The Spurs, with Wembanyama anchoring a team that’s learning how to win - and win big.
If this is a preview of a future Western Conference Finals showdown, sign us up. Because right now, the Spurs aren’t just beating the Thunder. They’re starting to look like the team that could stand in their way when it matters most.