Game 7 Finale: Wembanyama Leads Spurs as Thunder Rely on Caruso and McCain Without Williams/Mitchell
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With Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell out for Game 7, Oklahoma City will lean on Alex Caruso and Jared McCain to provide scoring alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while San Antonio bets on Victor Wembanyama to deliver a legacy-defining performance at Paycom Center. The piece notes Caruso and McCain stepping up as key X-factors for OKC, De’Aaron Fox aiming for a 20-point playoff breakout for the Spurs, and Wembanyama's ongoing ascension as the defining star in a potential Spurs upset that could cap a thrilling series and fuel a burgeoning rivalry.
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