Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama shoots over Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during Game 6 of the Western Conference finals in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday. | Imagn Images / VIA REUTERS

After a disappointing Game 5 loss in the Western Conference finals, San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said his team needed more from superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Two days later, Wembanyama appeared in his ⁠first playoff elimination game, and he came through in a big way.

Wembanyama set the tone from the beginning, helping the Spurs build a lead they never relinquished while beating the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Thursday to even the best-of-seven series at three wins apiece.

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