Spurs Say Victor Wembanyama Used Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP As Fuel In Game 1 Win

Victor Wembanyama confirmed Monday that watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive his second straight MVP trophy before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals felt personal, a sentiment his teammates and coach say drove his historic 41-point, 24-rebound performance in the San Antonio Spurs' 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama had publicly stated his case for the award earlier this season. When asked directly if the pregame ceremony served as motivation, he...