The San Antonio Spurs got a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, delivering the defending champs their second loss of the season and propelling the Spurs into the NBA Cup finals.

The win was keyed by superstar Victor Wembanyama returning from injury for 21 minutes off the bench. Wemby posted 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks.

After the game, he had some questionable comments about what it means to beat the Thunder ... saying San Antonio's brand of ball is something "pure and ethical".

Yes, the signature pass-first Spurs style popularized by the Gregg Popovich dynasty is deserving of those adjectives ... but is this also a slight dig at the Thunder's system, which is led by reigning MVP and criticized "foul-baiter" Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

Either way, we agree with the sentiment.