San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) was the leading scorer for the Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second overtime in game 1 round 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Mon May 18, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How did Victor Wembanyama change the game with his 41-point, 24-rebound performance, and where does it rank among recent playoff performances in the Spurs game 1 win over the OKC Thunder 122-115?

#2 What defensive adjustments did the Spurs make to limit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to inefficient shooting, and can Oklahoma City counter that strategy in Game 2?

#3 Did Game 1 expose a weakness in the Thunder’s smaller lineup against San Antonio’s size and rebounding advantage?

#4 How important was rookie Dylan Harper stepping up in place of injured De’Aaron Fox, and what does his performance say about the Spurs’ future?

#5 After the Spurs stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City, has the momentum of the series shifted, or should the Thunder still be considered favorites?

Tony Renteria does the NBA Playoffs podcasts Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com