Wemby's Game 1 Western Conference Finals shot call resurfaces ahead of Spurs-Thunder

Both teams debut a new starter Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Relive the emphatic call of WEMBY’S crazy and iconic shot from Game 1 of last season's Western Conference Finals. 👀 📺 T Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: San Antonio and Oklahoma City meet on NBC and Peacock on Oct. 20 to headline the network's NBA Tip-Off broadcast slate, renewing the matchup from last spring's conference finals opener.

Why it matters: The matchup follows the Spurs' Western Conference Finals clincher in June, setting an early Western Conference benchmark to open the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: Following Tuesday's tip-off, the early calendar builds toward the NBA Cup opening Oct. 30 across 30 new courts before the Dec. 11 final at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

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@NBAonNBC 2026-10-18T21:09:22.066988+00:00

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