Spurs Shock Thunder in Game 7, Set NBA Finals Showdown with Knicks

For large parts of this season, many wondered if the Oklahoma City Thunder had any weaknesses. One thing the reigning champions didn’t have was Victor Wembanyama, who led the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-103 victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night. This victory secures the Spurs a spot in the NBA finals, where they will face the New York Knicks, with Game 1 set for Wednesday in San Antonio. While Wembanyama shone with 22 points and seven rebounds, it would be a disservice to attribute the win solely to him. Key contributions came from: Julian Champagnie: 20 points, including six three-pointers Dylan Harper: Provided a spark off the bench Luke Kornet: Made a crucial block in the fourth quarter Wembanyama expressed gratitude for his teammates, stating, "They don’t know how much I love them, and everyone stepped up tonight." Despite a valiant effort from the Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 35 points and dished out nine assists, they struggled as the clock wound down. The Spurs sealed the game with a breakaway dunk. Wembanyama, named series MVP, was emotional post-game, reflecting, "Realizing that some part of a childhood dream is going to come true. We’re still hungry, we want more. This feeling is so powerful, I can’t explain it." The Spurs are optimistic as they face the Knicks, recalling that the last time these two teams met in the finals, in 1999, the Spurs emerged victorious with a 4-1 series win. Champagnie noted, "We never knew if we were going to get this far but when you’ve got the greatest player in the world, things happen." With confidence and history on their side, the Spurs are ready for the challenge ahead.

Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-05-31