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Jon Rahm leaves PGA Championship with unanswered LIV question
“Well, we all go back,” he said. “We all think what could have been and what couldn’t have been. It’s inevitable. Whatever decision you’ve made or choice is thought through and made for the reasons that you think are proper reasons, there’s no sense in dwelling on it. In fact, you shouldn’t really be unhappy about it. At least there’s nothing that you regret. If the terms change afterward, like it’s happened with LIV that things changed a little bit, it’s an afterthought, not a problem from the choice. I would say that elements have changed a little bit. That’s it.”
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Aaron Rai isn’t the PGA Championship winner you expected. And that’s OK!
On Saturday evening, when Rahm found himself in a pack of five players just two back of Alex Smalley’s 54-hole lead, he was asked about LIV again — this time about what, in this fragile moment for LIV, a Rahm win at Arononmink would mean for the league.
Rahm said in major weeks, he thinks only about himself and the things he can control. But he allowed, “If I do get it done and I sit here again tomorrow, then you can ask me the same question, and I’ll give you an answer.” He added, “Hopefully I can keep doing what I’ve done so far this week, especially today, and I get the chance to answer that tomorrow.”
On Sunday, Rahm opened 3-3, birdie-birdie. He gave back those two strokes with a sloppy wedge at 3 and a loose tee shot at 7 but then birdied 9 and 16 to get back to two under for his round and six under for the tournament and within striking distance of Rai. But then, in the pairing ahead of Rahm’s, Rai birdied 16 and 17 to move to nine under. Game over.
“Really good golf,” Rahm said of his own play. “That’s the only way to look at it. Just wish I’d have done better with the speed of the greens. Just couldn’t seem to get it to the hole, and that’s the reason why I didn’t hole any more putts.”
Rahm will have a week off to think about what could have been, then it’s back on the road, for LIV Korea, followed by LIV’s event at Valderrama in southern Spain. Rahm’s next major start will come June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills, the Long Island, New York, site of the U.S. Open.
Similar questions will await him there. Maybe this time he’ll have a chance to answer them.
Chelsea target Valentín Barco (21) has announced that his time at RC Strasbourg Alsace has come to an end in a post on Instagram.
Barco joined Strasbourg, initially on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion during the winter transfer window of 2025, before then making the move to the Meinau permanent the following summer in a deal worth a reported €10m.
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In his only full season with Le Racing, Barco has become a key part of the club’s midfield, featuring 43 times in all competitions, scoring three and assisting a further nine goals. His form at club level has seen him return to the Argentina national team ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Upon the conclusion of that tournament – should he play a part – Barco will not return to Strasbourg. In a post on social media, he announced his impending exit. “Today, I announce my exit from a club that I joined with a lot of hope. In one-and-a-half years, I have had many magnificent moments, notably the most beautiful: the birth of my daughter […] I will continue to follow the club from afar. We will come back as a family as soon as possible. Strasbourg will remain a special place for us,” he said.
Barco’s contract with Le Racing runs until 2029, but he is now set to join Chelsea, with whom an agreement is close, L’Équipe understands.
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SAUGATUCK – Neave Rewa sets a record nearly every time she steps on the pitch.
The Saugatuck soccer senior broke the school record for career goals last year and it grows every time the ball hits the back of the net.
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“The biggest thing is she is so determined to achieve what she wants to achieve. When she loses a ball, her whole body changes and you know she is going to get it back,” Saugatuck coach Neal Phillips said. “This had to be tough on her to switch coaches and systems as a senior and she is still thriving.”
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Rewa said part of that stems from learning from older players in the program that has become one of the best small-school programs in West Michigan.
“I have always had a lot of strong people to look up to. Seeing that has helped me step into that role that I have observed for so long. We have come from separate players to coming together, and with a new coach, too,” she said.
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Rewa, also a skiing state champion, has 15 goals this season in the new system as opposing teams surround her with three defenders at times. She scored 58 goals through her first three seasons and sits at 73 – a stunning 31 goals ahead of the next on Saugatuck’s all-time list.
Saugatuck’s Neave Rewa continues her record-breaking career on the soccer field.
That experience will help her at the next step when she joins Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
“When I was searching for schools, I wanted to stay in the Midwest but get a little distance from home. It stuck out because they have won a lot of team ethic awards,” Rewa said. “The school has a pretty good science program and I loved all the coaches and players and it felt like the right next step.”
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It is a step Rewa has been dreaming of for years.
“It is pretty incredible,” she said. “I have played for almost my entire life. To have that comet together for four more years is really exciting.”
Contact sports editor Dan D’Addona at Dan.D’Addona@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @DanDAddona or Facebook @HollandSentinelSports.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Saugatuck’s Neave Rewa keeps record-breaking soccer career going
Last season was disappointing, as most Vikings players struggled to meet their expectations. The result was a 9-8 record and a season that virtually ended around Thanksgiving.
One guy, meanwhile, stood out, or exploded onto the scene, one could argue. Jalen Redmond was the discovery of Minnesota’s 2025 campaign, but he’s still flying under the radar, it seems.
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report nominated the best-kept secret of every roster entering the summer and he actually landed on Redmond for the Vikings, although his breakout season is already in the rearview mirror.
“Jalen Redmond’s story alone deserves attention after being an undrafted free agent, needing the United Football League as a pathway to the NFL and growing into an underappreciated defensive lineman,” he wrote.
Redmond’s story has been fantastic. After missing time in college due to blood clots and later opting out of the COVID season for the reason, Redmond went undrafted in 2023. The Panthers signed him, but he failed to stick around for the regular season. Ultimately, Redmond joined the UFL.
Four games were enough to catch Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s eye, who eventually signed him to a contract in the 2024 offseason. A solid rotational season in 2024 was followed by a true breakout campaign in 2025.
Sobleski continued, “There’s a standard to his play. It’s shown up every single week, and it goes back a lot before everybody started to notice it,” Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in November. ‘For us, just felt like he was a guy that we wanted to make sure was on the field as much as possible. He’s a really good player. I think he’s developed throughout his time here and really is starting to understand how he fits within the defense.’”
Appearing in all 17 games with 15 starts, Redmond logged 6 sacks and 62 tackles on Minnesota’s defensive line, slowly carving into the reps from former Pro Bowlers Allen and Hargrave. He ended up as the top defensive lineman on the roster.
While Allen and Hargrave were exed in March, Redmond was re-signed. The Vikings had the exclusive rights and handed him a fresh one-year minimum deal. He’ll be a restricted free agent next year, unless the Vikings sign him to an extension.
PFF analyst Zach Tantillo recently wrote about the two-year Viking, “Redmond emerged as one of the Vikings’ most reliable interior defenders in 2025. He earned a 73.5 PFF overall grade, ranking third among Minnesota defenders. He was especially dominant against the run, where his 30 run stops, 1.46-yard average depth of tackle, and 19.4% positively graded play rate all ranked second-best on the defense.”
In the upcoming season, Redmond will be joined by a couple of rookies, including first-rounder Caleb Banks.
Sobleski finally concluded, “The Vikings employ an attacking defensive front. Redmond fits in nicely, with six sacks and numerous pressures last season. Minnesota wanted a disruptive interior presence, hence the selection of Caleb Banks in this year’s first round. He will join Redmond and give the unit an explosive, upfield duo.”
Redmond and Banks are both penetrating linemen who could benefit from the other rookie, Domonique Orange, whose two-gapping presence can open up lanes for his more explosive counterparts. In base defense, those three project to be the starting trio, unless another depth player, primarily Levi Drake Rodriguez, can surprise this summer.
Vikings fans have already seen Redmond explode, but the national media is a little behind. Another good season should do the trick and give him the attention he deserves.
Editor’s Note: Information from PFF, Over The Cap, and Sports Reference helped with this article.
May 18, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets pitcher Christian Scott (45) throws to the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images The New York Mets exploded for 10 runs in the 12th inning and routed the Nationals 16-7 Monday night in Washington.
Automatic runner Tyrone Taylor scored the go-ahead run when Carson Benge singled off pitcher Paxton Schultz (0-1). Bo Bichette singled Benge to third and Juan Soto was intentionally walked. Vidal Brujan’s bunt single made it 8-6. Brett Baty then grounded a two-run single to left and Semien singled home a run to make it 11-6.
Position player Jorbit Vivas came on to pitch and the Mets added five more runs, including a two-run double by Bichette that made it 16-6.
Baty and Bichette homered for the Mets, who have won three straight.
Huascar Brazoban (3-1) pitched two innings for the win.
James Wood had three hits for the Nationals, who left 19 runners on base, including an RBI single in the 12th.
Nationals center fielder Jacob Young left the game in the second inning after being hit in the ribcage by a fastball from starter Christian Scott.
The Nationals left five men on over in the ninth and 10th innings.
Each team scored in the 11th inning to make it 6-6.
Washington tied it 5-5 in the eighth when Wood singled and scored when Curtis Mead doubled.
Wood doubled leading off the seventh against Brooks Raley and Mead walked. Brady House walked to load the bases, and CJ Abrams flied deep to center, scoring Wood to make it 5-4 and getting Mead to third.
In the second, Taylor singled to right. Wood made a fielding error and then a throwing error on the play. Taylor went to third and scored on Luis Torrens’ double.
After Young left the game, Weimer ran for him and scored on a double by Tena. Vivas walked, and Drew Millas singled to center and Tena beat the throw home to make it 2-1.
House singled in the bottom of the third and Daylen Lile walked. Wiemer doubled to right, scoring House.
Baty homered leading off the fourth and the Mets were within 3-2.
Torrens reached on a fielding error by first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. leading off the fifth and PJ Poulin replaced Jake Irvin. After Benge walked, Bichette flied out and both runners moved up when Wood tried to get Torrens at third. Soto grounded a single to left, scoring two and putting the Mets ahead 4-3.
Bichette’s homer in the seventh made it 5-3.
–Field Level Media
Major League Baseball still hasn’t seen a no-hitter since Sept. 4, 2024. J.T. Ginn of the Athletics strongly flirted with snapping the drought on Monday evening in Anaheim against the Angels. In fact, he took the no-hitter to the ninth inning with a 1-0 lead. But instead of making history, he came out on the wrong side of a walk-off loss.
The game was actually tied, 0-0, heading to the ninth, and a small rally gave the A’s the lead and set the table for Ginn. Adam Frazier singled to start the ninth inning for the Halos. Three pitches later, Zach Neto hit a walk-off home run to center field.
Though Ginn isn’t the most unlikely no-hitter candidate in the majors or anything, he was a pretty hefty longshot. The right-hander had previously only gone more than six innings in an outing once in his career, though it was an eight-inning start on May 7 of this season. He entered the game having given up 36 hits in 43 ⅓ innings.
This one wasn’t a bunch of batted-ball luck, either. Ginn totally dominated the hapless Angels from the start of the game through the eighth inning. He struck out 10 against one walk. He didn’t give up hard contact until the eighth when Jo Adell lined out to center. Otherwise, it was a collection of easy outs in play and strikeouts.
Things just went off the rails for two batters in the ninth, and, due to a lack of run support, Ginn became the hard-luck loser.
Had Ginn pulled this off, it would’ve been the 14th no-hitter in the storied history of the Athletics franchise. The most recent one was on May 7, 2019 when Mike Fiers pulled off the feat against the Reds.
Of further interest here is that this was close to being the first no-hitter in the majors since September 2024, when the Cubs had a combined no-no against the Pirates. The most recent no-hitter from an individual pitcher came on Aug. 2, 2024 when Blake Snell did so against the Reds.
The Angels haven’t been no-hit since 1999, when Eric Milton of the Twins twirled a gem.
The A’s loss pushed them to 23-24 on the season, though that’s good enough for first place in the AL West. The Angels move to 17-31.
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Team Terence Crawford and Team Canelo clash again this weekend in heavyweight final eliminator
The teams behind Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s blockbuster clash last year will go head-to-head again this weekend in Egypt.
Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre trained Crawford from debut until retirement, and the same will be said about Eddy Reynoso and Canelo when the Mexican decides to hang up his gloves. The two camps went head-to-head in the most significant bout of 2025, with the Americans coming out on top to crown Crawford undisputed super-middleweight champion and hand Alvarez just his third defeat in 68 fights.
This coming weekend at the Pyramids of Giza, ‘BoMac’ and Reynoso will be sitting in opposite corners once again, as heavyweights Richard Torrez Jr and Frank Sanchez battle it out in an IBF final eliminator for a shot at champion Oleksandr Usyk, who fights kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in the main event.
Unlike Sanchez, who has been with Reynoso for some years, other than a stint away in 2022, Torrez has only just linked up with McIntyre at the B&B Sports Academy in Omaha.
The well-respected trainer, who also has Lester Martinez in his stable and previously coached Keyshawn Davis, told Top Rank that he has been impressed so far and expects his new heavyweight charge to shine this weekend.
“Frank Sanchez is a great fighter. He has a great team behind him, a great coach. I know for a fact that over there with Eddye Reynoso those guys stay ready. I wouldn’t accept nothing less, and the [inactivity] doesn’t matter to him.
“It’s going to be a tough fight for the first couple of rounds, cause the guys are gonna feel each other out, taste each other’s power, but the will and determination is gonna come down. And I know one thing – Frank got a loss. He got stopped. So he knows how to lose. Richard’s undefeated, silver medallist. Kid ain’t lost in umpteen years. I’m just looking for him to go out there and do his thing and definitely get the win.”
After his amateur success for the US, Torrez has built a professional record of 14-0 at 26 years old, scoring 12 knockouts and boasting his biggest win over Guido Vianello. Cuba’s Sanchez, 25-1 (18 KOs), lost to Agit Kabayel in 2024 to set his world title dreams back a little, but is right on the verge again now.
Given Usyk-Verhoeven is more spectacle than high-level boxing, their clash may prove the most intriguing heavyweight contest on the card, which also includes Jack vs Shakhram Giyasov for the WBA Regular welterweight belt and Hamzeh Sheeraz against Alem Begic for the vacant WBO super-middleweight title, previously held by Canelo and Crawford.
May 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) hits an EBI single in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Willi Castro had two doubles, Jose Quintana pitched solidly into the sixth inning, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 in Denver on Monday night.
Ezequiel Tovar drove in two runs and Juan Mejia picked up his third save for Colorado, which prevailed on a cold, damp night.
Justin Foscue homered among his three hits and Ezequiel Duran also had three hits for Texas.
The Rockies took a lead against MacKenzie Gore (3-4) in the first inning. A leadoff double and two walks loaded the bases with no outs, Hunter Goodman struck out before Tovar hit a two-run double to left.
Gore got the final two outs but left the game with left lat tightness. He allowed two runs on three hits in his lone inning of work.
Texas got one back in the second inning when Duran singled with two outs and scored on Foscue’s double, but Colorado added to its lead in the third.
Goodman reached on an error, Tovar walked and both scored when third baseman Josh Jung misplayed a grounder by Kyle Karros for an error to make it 4-1, and the Rockies scored twice in the fourth.
Sterlin Thompson led off with his first major league hit, Braxton Fulford hit into a fielder’s choice, stole second and scored on Brenton Doyle’s single. Doyle stole second and scored on TJ Rumfield’s single to center. The Rangers chipped away, making it 6-2 on Foscue’s solo homer in the fifth and scored again in the sixth on Foscue’s second RBI double of the game. Colorado got a run back in the bottom of the inning when Fulford walked, stole second and scored on Castro’s double.
Quintana (2-2) allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Down 7-3, the Rangers made it close in the eighth. Jung led off with a double and two walks loaded the bases with no outs. Duran drove in a pair with a single and Alejandro Osuna’s bases-loaded fielder’s choice brought home Danny Jansen.
A groundout and a foul out ended the threat. –Field Level Media
Carlo Ancelotti’s first Brazil World Cup squad has already sparked major debate after Neymar was included ahead of João Pedro following late fitness concerns surrounding the Santos star.
According to reports in Brazil, Ancelotti reportedly prepared two separate squad lists before making his final decision — one including Neymar, and another featuring João Pedro instead.
The uncertainty emerged after Neymar reportedly felt discomfort in his calf during Santos’ recent match, forcing Brazil’s medical staff to carry out further examinations before the final squad announcement.
Despite the concerns, Ancelotti ultimately decided Neymar would travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The decision immediately divided supporters across social media.
While many fans insisted Neymar’s experience, leadership, and legendary status made him impossible to leave out, others argued João Pedro had been Brazil’s best-performing attacker this season based on form, consistency, and overall numbers.
Neymar Still Carries Brazil’s Trust
Ancelotti strongly defended Neymar’s inclusion in the squad, insisting the forward remains one of Brazil’s most important players heading into the tournament.
“We spent the entire year analyzing Neymar,” Ancelotti said during the squad announcement.
“We realized that in this last period he had continuity and was in good physical condition.”
The Brazil manager also described Neymar as a player who “will be important for us at the World Cup.”
Neymar’s recall represents another opportunity for the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star to finally deliver World Cup glory for Brazil after several injury-disrupted international tournaments.
Now 34, Neymar remains one of the defining figures in Brazilian football history.
Brazil may no longer depend entirely on Neymar on the pitch, but emotionally, the Seleção still revolves around him.
João Pedro’s Omission Sparked Huge Debate
One of the biggest talking points from the squad announcement was the omission of João Pedro.
The Brazilian forward later released an emotional statement following the decision.
“I tried to give my best at all times. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to fulfill this dream of representing my country in a World Cup, but I remain calm and focused, as I always try to be,” João Pedro said.
“Joys and frustrations are part of football. From now on, I wish good luck to everyone who is there and I will be just another fan cheering for them to bring the sixth title home.”
Ancelotti also admitted sympathy for players who narrowly missed out on selection.
“I am sad for players who have been left out, like João Pedro. They will have chances in the future,” the Brazil manager said.
The reaction online was immediate.
Many supporters questioned whether Brazil had prioritized legacy and trust over current form, with João Pedro widely viewed by some fans as Brazil’s most productive attacker this season.
Statistically, many supporters believed João Pedro had earned his place more than several forwards selected ahead of him.
Neymar’s Fitness Scare Added Last-Minute Drama
Reports from Brazil claim Ancelotti had already planned to take Neymar to the World Cup before concerns emerged over the seriousness of the forward’s calf discomfort.
Brazil’s football department reportedly kept both squad versions ready until the final moment, with João Pedro effectively becoming Neymar’s direct alternative.
The situation reportedly created tension inside the Brazil camp before positive medical feedback ultimately convinced Ancelotti to keep Neymar in the final squad.
That detail has only intensified debate around the final selection.
Brazil’s Full 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers
Alisson Becker — Liverpool
Ederson — Fenerbahce
Weverton — Palmeiras
Defenders
Alex Sandro — Flamengo
Gleison Bremer — Juventus
Danilo — Flamengo
Douglas Santos — Zenit Saint Petersburg
Gabriel Magalhaes — Arsenal
Ibanez — Al Ahli
Leo Pereira — Flamengo
Marquinhos — Paris Saint-Germain
Wesley — Roma
Midfielders
Casemiro — Manchester United
Bruno Guimaraes — Newcastle United
Fabinho — Al Ittihad
Lucas Paqueta — Flamengo
Danilo Santos — Botafogo
Attackers
Endrick — Olympique Lyonnais (on loan from Real Madrid)
Gabriel Martinelli — Arsenal
Igor Thiago — Brentford
Luiz Henrique — Zenit Saint Petersburg
Matheus Cunha — Manchester United
Neymar — Santos
Raphinha — Barcelona
Vinicius Junior — Real Madrid
Rayan — AFC Bournemouth
Brazil Head Into Another World Cup Under Huge Pressure
Brazil’s squad reflects Ancelotti’s attempt to balance legacy, leadership, experience, and emerging talent as the Seleção chase their first World Cup title since 2002.
With Neymar returning, Vinicius Junior entering his prime, and Endrick viewed as one of football’s brightest young stars, expectations around Brazil will once again be enormous.
But if Brazil struggle in attack during the tournament, questions surrounding João Pedro’s omission may continue following Ancelotti throughout the competition.
Few players in NBA history have entered the league with as much hype as Victor Wembanyama. And somehow, some way, the giant Frenchman continues to exceed even the wildest expectations.
Late on Monday night, Wembanyama authored one of the finest playoff performances we’ve ever seen to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic in Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
This was the first double-overtime game in the Western Conference Finals since 1976, and Wembanyama finished with 41 points, 24 rebounds, three assists and three blocks on 14 of 25 from the field in 49 minutes to become the youngest player in NBA history to record a 40-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs.
“Just like, sheer willpower,” Wembanyama said of his performance during his walk-off interview. “Everything was going really fast tonight. I guess I was — I wasn’t really thinking.”
Wembanyama set new playoff career-highs in scoring, rebounds and minutes, joined David Robinson as the only players in Spurs history with a 40-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs, became the first player since Charles Barkley in 1993 to record a 40/20 game in the conference finals, and joined Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players with at least 40 points, 20 rebounds and three blocks in the conference finals or later (blocks did not become official until the 1973-74 season).
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The Thunder had no answer for Wembanyama, who made big play after big play on both ends of the floor all night long. He had a go-ahead bucket in the closing seconds of regulation that looked like it would be the game-winner until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored to force overtime.
Then, in the first overtime, Wembanyama hit an absurd 27-foot 3-pointer — it seemed even further, but that’s the distance the NBA’s stats site gives — to tie the game with less than 30 seconds to play. And in the second extra frame, Wembanyama scored nine of the Spurs’ 14 points and outscored the Thunder by himself. His and-one dunk over rival Chet Holmgren was the defining play down the stretch.
Thanks to Wembanyama’s heroics, the Spurs have grabbed a 1-0 lead and stolen home-court advantage from the reigning champions, who had not lost a single game in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Spurs are now just three wins away from their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2014, but the job is far from finished.
“It might be a long series,” Wembanyama said. “Winning one game means something, but it doesn’t mean everything.”
With an iconic Game 1 in the books, let’s rank Wembanyama’s five best plays
5. An absurd block on J-Dub
Jalen Williams made his return to action in Game 1 after missing the Thunder’s last six games, including the entire second round against the Los Angeles Lakers, with a hamstring strain. He was a bit rusty, as expected, but finished with 26 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
He easily could have had 28 points if not for an absurd block by Wembanyama on a putback attempt.
4. A driving dunk to set the tone in double-OT
Everyone was gassed to start the second overtime, and the first few possessions for both teams were sloppy. Wembanyama eventually took matters into his own hands to open the scoring. He caught the ball at the top of the key, pump-faked Cason Wallace out of the way and threw down a huge one-hand jam.
In terms of a pure highlight, this was far from Wembanyama’s best play of the night, but it was one of his most important moments. The game could have gone either way in the second overtime, and that dunk set the tone for the Spurs to go on and win.
3. A near game-winner
The Spurs led by double digits early in the fourth quarter, but with De’Aaron Fox sidelined, they struggled to get good looks late in regulation as the Thunder’s defense tightened. Throwing the ball to Wembanyama is usually a good strategy, though, and that’s what they did with less than 30 seconds to play.
Wembanyama caught the ball near the free-throw line, squared up, dealt with the physicality from Williams and spun his way into an extremely tough runner which rattled around and in. That bucket nearly held up as the game-winner, but Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup on the other end forced overtime.
2. Putting Chet on a poster
Victor Wembanyama is not Chet Holmgren’s biggest fan, so it had to feel especially nice when he put the Thunder big man on a poster late in the second overtime. With just under 90 seconds to play, Williams had hit a huge 3 to cut the deficit to one, and the Paycom Center was rocking.
Wembanyama silenced it 20 seconds later by sealing Alex Caruso, catching a great pass from Dylan Harper and throwing down a huge and-one slam on Holmgren, who tried in vain to come over and help. The three-point play put the Spurs back up by four with a minute left and effectively sealed the game.
1. A 3 from Steph Curry range
Back in 2016, during the Golden State Warriors‘ record-setting 73-win season, Stephen Curry hit arguably the most iconic shot of his career in Oklahoma City: a 37-foot pull-up 3-pointer in overtime to beat the Thunder in a truly incredible game. The stakes were much higher on Monday, and Wembanyama was a bit closer, but his pull-up 3 late in the first overtime was eerily similar to Curry’s shot. It even came on the same side of the floor.
After the Spurs had taken a four-point lead in the first overtime, the Thunder ripped off a 7-0 run — capped by a Gilgeous-Alexander dunk — to go ahead by three with less than a minute to play. The Spurs were truly on the ropes, but Wembanyama got them back into the fight with a ridiculous 3 to tie the game.
If Wembanyama misses that shot, the Spurs almost certainly lose, and every talk show on Tuesday would have been asking why he didn’t go to the basket with so much time remaining. But he hit it, and the Spurs won, and now all those segments will instead be about where this performance ranks all-time, and whether he’s the best player in the world.
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