West Finals Preview: Thunder, Spurs eye Finals as MVP talk swirls

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NBA.com staff debate the 2026 West Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, with most predicting Oklahoma City to prevail given their experience and depth, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the likely series MVP; a few notes suggest Chet Holmgren could win MVP if he limits Victor Wembanyama, while the Spurs’ young core could push the series to seven games.
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