The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, pulled off a stunning Game 7 victory on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 111-103 on Saturday night. The Spurs, who started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, ended the series in the same fashion, dethroning the defending champions and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
Key Performances
Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points, while Julian Champagnie contributed 20 points, 18 of which came from beyond the arc. Stephon Castle added 16 points, and De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 15. Dylan Harper scored 12 points, and both Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell finished with 11 points each. The Spurs’ balanced attack proved too much for the Thunder to handle.
Thunder's Efforts Fall Short
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 35 points for Oklahoma City, but it was not enough to prevent the Spurs from advancing. With this loss, the NBA will have a new champion for the eighth consecutive season.
What's Next
The Spurs will host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The series promises to be an exciting matchup between two historic franchises.
