Thunder Triumphs over Spurs 140-114 in NBA Rookie Showdown
Wembanyama and Holmgren, Contenders for Rookie of the Year, Face Off in Heated Match
- Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, both contenders for the NBA's Rookie of the Year, faced off in a game that ended in a 140-114 victory for the Thunder.
- Wembanyama, despite his team's loss, showcased impressive performance with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks.
- Holmgren, although starting slowly, ended with 17 points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder was the game's top scorer with 32 points, leading his team to their fourth consecutive win.
- The Spurs' second-year guard, Blake Wesley, made his second career start in place of injured Tre Jones, ending with 12 points and six assists.