NBA players props: Wembanyama to carry the Spurs

Victor Wembanyama will once again be the main focal point for San Antonio heading into a very difficult road matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs know they are facing one of the strongest teams left in the playoffs, and if they want to stay competitive, Wembanyama will likely need to take over offensively for long stretches. His role within the team continues to grow in every important game, especially when San Antonio need someone capable of creating points both inside and from the perimeter. Wembanyama has the freedom to attack from almost anywhere on the floor, and the Spurs are comfortable letting him take a high volume of shots when the pressure rises. Against a Thunder team that can score quickly and force opponents into aggressive game scripts, San Antonio may have no choice but to lean heavily on their superstar throughout the night. The line of 24.5 points feels reachable simply because of the expected usage alone. In games where the Spurs are chasing momentum or trying to respond to scoring runs, the ball almost always ends up in Wembanyama’s hands. With the stage getting bigger and the pressure increasing, this feels like another spot where the young star steps forward offensively.