Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 by defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in a thrilling Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City. The Spurs will now host the New York Knicks for Game 1.
Key Game Details
Final Score: Spurs 111, Thunder 103.
Top Scorers: Wembanyama paced the Spurs with 22 points, Julian Champagnie knocked down six three-pointers for 20 points, Stephon Castle chipped in 16, and De’Aaron Fox added 15. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points in a losing effort.
Series Context: The Spurs rallied on the road to secure the series after splitting the first six games.
The Path to the ChampionshipAfter dispatching the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, San Antonio is now moving on to the final round of the playoffs.
They are set to host the Eastern Conference Champions, the New York Knicks, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
For highlights and an in-depth breakdown of how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs toppled the defending champions to win the West:
