The Spurs clinched a 111-109 victory over the Thunder, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points after a 12-game hiatus.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's record 16-game win streak with a 111-109 win in the NBA Cup semifinals.

The All-Star center was asked if he was motivated by all the money he stands to pocket should the Spurs win the championship in Las Vegas.

Beating OKC was a huge win for the Spurs. The Thunder carried a 16-game winning streak into the game, with their last defeat on November 5 against Portland, according to the Associated Press. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who received "MVP" chants from the Spurs pro-crowd, returned from a 12-game absence with 22 points and nine rebounds.

A phenomenal game was played last night in the NBA Cup semifinal between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, where the defending champions suffered only their second loss of the season. Mitch Johnson's team prevailed 111-109 amd secured a spot in the NBA Cup final.

The All-Star center returned from a lengthy injury rehab to score 22 points in just 21 minutes to help his team secure a spot in the NBA Cup championship game.