Victor Wembanyama's half-court buzzer beater showcased a master in complete control

Victor Wembanyama called for the ball as the Spurs trailed 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals. San Antonio had built a 16-point lead earlier in the first half, but urgency increased as the second quarter ended. In Game 4, Wembanyama reached half-court before the clock forced a 43-foot shot at the buzzer. The ball went in cleanly, and the Thunder missed most of their three-point attempts. The Spurs then delivered a 21-point win to tie the series. The moment recalled earlier long-range heroics, along with other plays such as a corrected missed tip-in, creative taps, and impactful blocks. Despite the Spurs’ starters performing well, Oklahoma City’s bench has been stronger overall.

"That shot was from a mere 32ft, but was executed under more pressure, when other, safer options were available. If you're not a fan of shots behind the arc, maybe the moment on Sunday when Wembanyama missed a tip-in, then corrected it with a backwards tap over his head was what made your heart sing. Or the most spiteful of his blocks. Or one of the many times when an opposing player streaked to the basket for a layup, spied Wembanyama in the paint, and kept right on dribbling by."

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