LAS VEGAS — It made for quite the coincidence and convenience that the return of Victor Wembanyama and the return to Earth by the Oklahoma City Thunder would happen on the same night, inside the same arena and during the same Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal game, twin forces that understandably produced a spectacle.

Like, which drew more awe?

The Thunder losing for only the second time in 26 games to start the season?

Or Wemby, the freakish San Antonio Spurs center in his first action in three weeks, being a big reason for that L?

Let’s go with the latter, if only because (a) OKC was destined to have a faulty night at some point — and this one certainly qualified — and (b) the wait for Wemby dropped a reminder of how effectively he can impact outcomes and elevate a team.

Now, some persp

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