• Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points in his return to help the Spurs upset the Thunder.
• The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final.
• Oklahoma City's 16-game winning streak was halted by San Antonio.

Victor Wembanyama made a stellar return from injury, scoring 22 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109, securing a spot in the NBA Cup final. Wembanyama's performance on the floor, where he also grabbed nine rebounds, helped the Spurs overcome the defending champions and stop the Thunder's remarkable winning streak, according to Al Jazeera and BBC.

In this matchup, Devin Vassell added 23 points to the Spurs' scoreline, along with contributions from De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle, each scoring 22 points. The win marked just the second loss of the season for the Thunder, who had been dominating with a stellar record prior to this game, reports Reuters and BBC.

Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with a game-high 29 points and highlighted the intensity of the matchup. Despite their strong start, where they led 31-20 after the first quarter, the Thunder were unable to maintain control as the Spurs rallied back, thanks in part to Wembanyama's strategic impact on the game, according to Reuters.

The Spurs' next challenge will be against the New York Knicks, who triumphed over the Orlando Magic 132-120 in the other semifinal. The upcoming final presents an exciting matchup as both teams aim to claim the NBA Cup title, reports Al Jazeera and Reuters.