Wembanyama's historic performance forces NBA series to Game 7

Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance as San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91, forcing their NBA playoff series to a decisive Game 7. Thunder's leading player had a dismal outing as the Spurs dominated throughout.

Victor Wembanyama made history as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91, sending their NBA playoff semifinal series to a deciding Game 7.

The young French center put on a display for the ages, carrying the Spurs to a dominant victory that left the Thunder's title defense hanging by a thread. Oklahoma City's star player struggled badly, turning in one of the worst performances of his playoff career at the worst possible moment.

The 27-point blowout victory was one of the most commanding wins of the entire playoff run, giving the Spurs the momentum heading into what promises to be a thrilling winner-takes-all finale. The series, which many expected Oklahoma City to close out, has taken a dramatic turn.

Game 7 will now determine whether the Thunder defend their championship or whether Wembanyama and the Spurs pull off one of the more remarkable upsets in recent NBA postseason memory.