Victor Wembanyama does not speak to media after Game 5 loss to Thunder

<p>San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama did not speak to the media following a Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 26, 2026, which ended with a score of 127-114. Wembanyama scored 20 points, with 12 of those coming from free throws. He made 4 of 15 field goal attempts and missed all five of his three-point attempts. He also recorded three blocks and two steals, finishing with a plus-minus of minus-8.</p><p>Spurs coach Mitch Johnson commented on Wembanyama's performance, stating, "He’s got to take more than 15 shots, even with the free throws. He’s going to have to score more than 20 points, for sure. ... OKC did a good job. We’ve got to do a better job." Wembanyama attempted to motivate his teammates during the game, especially after the Thunder established an 18-point lead.</p><p>Despite efforts to close the gap, San Antonio only managed to score two points in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter. The Thunder employed multiple defenders against Wembanyama, including Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, and Alex Caruso. Thunder guard Jared McCain noted, "It's a team defense. We talked about it. We made adjustments to it. We know that when he gets going, their whole team gets going." Game 6 is scheduled to take place in San Antonio on May 28, 2026.</p>