MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Faces Tough Game 1 Loss to Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been confirmed as the 2025-26 NBA MVP, though the announcement faced media scrutiny. On the court, he and the Thunder suffered a 122-115 double-overtime defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The MVP recipient was outshined by Victor Wembanyama, who admitted that losing the MVP race to Gilgeous-Alexander made the high-stakes playoff opener feel personal.