Vicotr Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound, 3-block Finals debut

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Victor Wembanyama finished with a team-high 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, becoming the fourth player since blocks became official (1974) to achieve that line in their Finals debut. The 22-year-old joined Shaquille O'Neal (1995), Hakeem Olajuwon (1986) and Elvin Hayes (1975). Yet that effort went for naught as San Antonio lost an NBA Finals opener for the first time in seven appearances. "Felt like he missed a few shots early," Johnson said of Wembanyama.

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