Nobody told Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren that it's the preseason.
The rising rookie stars put on a show Monday as each made their respective NBA debuts. Holmgren's Oklahoma City Thunder beat Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, 122-121. But the final score wasn't the subject of interest here.
The spotlight was squarely on the performance of the 7-foot-plus stars in their first matchup on an NBA court. They delivered, putting on display their unprecedented combination of size, shooting, skill and athleticism in a head-to-head matchup in the post and beyond.
The first quarter was a showcase as Wembanyama tallied 10 points and a block while hitting four of his first five shots.