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Spurs-Thunder Game 7 draws a massive TV audience with 15.9M viewers
sports1 month ago

Spurs-Thunder Game 7 draws a massive TV audience with 15.9M viewers

NBC’s broadcast of Spurs vs. Thunder in Game 7 pulled 15.9 million viewers, the most for an NBA conference finals game since 2016, peaking at 22.2 million as San Antonio closed out 111-103. The series averaged 10.8 million and helped NBC post strong postseason numbers with Peacock also carrying the game, marking a high point for the NBA on NBC in its 2025-26 rights year and signaling continued interest in the league, including the emergence of Victor Wembanyama as a rising global star.

via Awful Announcing|
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Spurs Ride Youth Wave to Game 7 Victory, Claim West Finals Crown
sports1 month ago

Spurs Ride Youth Wave to Game 7 Victory, Claim West Finals Crown

San Antonio toppled Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7 to clinch the Western Conference title behind a balanced, energized performance from its young core led by Victor Wembanyama. Key contributions came from Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie, and De’Aaron Fox, with Luke Kornet delivering a pivotal chase-down block. The win capped a remarkable playoff surge for a Spurs team that leaned on defensive stops, timely shooting, and steady veteran leadership as they push toward an NBA Finals run.

via Pounding The Rock|
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Holmgren's Game 7 slump fuels backlash as Thunder bow out to Spurs
sports1 month ago

Holmgren's Game 7 slump fuels backlash as Thunder bow out to Spurs

Chet Holmgren scored 4 points on 1-for-2 shooting in 33 minutes as the Thunder fell 111-103 to the Spurs in Game 7, one of the rare All-NBA players to score four points or fewer in a playoff Game 7 over the last 50 years. With Jalen Williams sidelined, OKC got defensive stops but lacked additional offense beyond Holmgren, who did not attempt a shot in the second half and was benched late as San Antonio advanced.

via BasketNews.com|
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Online roasts erupt after Chet Holmgren sits in pivotal Game 7 as Thunder bow out
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Online roasts erupt after Chet Holmgren sits in pivotal Game 7 as Thunder bow out

Oklahoma City’s title defense ended in a Game 7 loss to San Antonio, with Chet Holmgren delivering a 4-point, 4-rebound, 1-for-2 shooting night in 33 minutes before being benched late in the fourth; he didn’t play the final stretch until 4:26 and left for good at 1:23. Social media lit up with ridicule as Holmgren failed to contain Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, while backup Jaylin Williams outperformed him in spots. The 24-year-old rookie also faced scrutiny after signing a massive $239.3 million, five-year extension, underscoring expectations after an All-Star, All-NBA regular season performance as the Thunder were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals.

via Larry Brown Sports|
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Game 7 Showdown: Spurs Face Thunder for West Finals Berth
2026-nba-playoffs1 month ago

Game 7 Showdown: Spurs Face Thunder for West Finals Berth

Spurs and Thunder collide in a climactic West Finals Game 7 (8 PM ET on NBC/Peacock) with a Finals berth on the line. San Antonio leads the season series 7-4, while Oklahoma City is 4-0 at home in Game 7s this era, making this a high-stakes showdown centered on Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the two teams chase a trip to the NBA Finals against the Knicks.

via NBA.com|
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2026-playoffs-west-final-or-okc-1-vs-sas-21 month ago

West Final Game 7: Spurs and Thunder Vie for Finals Berth

In a winner-take-all Game 7 of the West Finals, the San Antonio Spurs travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot in the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama looks to replicate his Game 6 performance to push the Spurs past a veteran OKC squad led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while X‑factors Dylan Harper and Alex Caruso could swing the outcome. The piece also highlights the need for MVP-caliber play from SGA, the significance of Game 7 experience and home-court dynamics, and notes injuries (Jalen Williams out) that could influence the decisive showdown.

via NBA.com|
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West Finals Game 7: Spurs and Thunder Seek Finals Bid
sports1 month ago

West Finals Game 7: Spurs and Thunder Seek Finals Bid

Ahead of Saturday's West Finals Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder, NBA stats emphasize the postseason's trend of multiple Game 7s (five in 2026, the most ever), historical home-court advantages, and a rare clash of Kia MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Kia Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama; OKC boasts an 8-5 all-time record in Game 7s (4-0 at home since 2008), while San Antonio sits at 4-7; several Spurs players will experience their first Game 7, and a Spurs win would continue a trend toward eight different champions over eight seasons.

via NBA.com|
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Jalen Williams Out for Thunder in Game 7 with hamstring strain
sports1 month ago

Jalen Williams Out for Thunder in Game 7 with hamstring strain

Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals due to a strained left hamstring, after his 10-minute stint in Game 6, with Ajay Mitchell also out with a calf strain. Oklahoma City must adjust their lineup without Williams, likely affecting how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is defended and prompting coaching decisions on starters (potentially keeping Jared McCain or adding Cason Wallace in place of Dort) as they try to force a series-clinching win.

via NBC Sports|
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Wembanyama-Led Spurs Force Decisive Game 7 After Blowing Out Thunder
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Wembanyama-Led Spurs Force Decisive Game 7 After Blowing Out Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs dominated Oklahoma City 118-91 in Game 6 to force a Game 7, sparked by Victor Wembanyama’s 28-point, 10-rebound night (22 of those in the first half) and a 20-0 third-quarter burst. Dylan Harper added 18 points off the bench, Steph Castle had 17 and nine assists, and Devin Vassell contributed 12 as San Antonio showed resilience and cohesion, setting up a high-stakesGame 7 on Saturday.

via Pounding The Rock|
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Thunder vs. Spurs: Game 7 Calmly Turns Into Do-Or-Die Showdown
sports1 month ago

Thunder vs. Spurs: Game 7 Calmly Turns Into Do-Or-Die Showdown

After a 118-91 setback in Game 6, the Thunder host the Spurs for a decisive Game 7, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander calling it the biggest game of his career as Oklahoma City fights to repeat as champions. Injuries complicate OKC’s bid, as Jalen Williams is out for Game 7 and Ajay Mitchell is doubtful, while Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio look to close out on the road. OKC’s strong home record this postseason and the lessons from their title run supply confidence, even as the Spurs push toward a Finals berth.

via Andscape|
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Wembanyama’s pregame fire powers Spurs into Game 7
nba1 month ago

Wembanyama’s pregame fire powers Spurs into Game 7

Victor Wembanyama delivered a raw, motivating pregame speech before Game 6 and followed it with a 28-point, 28-minute performance to spark San Antonio as they used a 20-0 run to force a Game 7 against the Thunder. Wearing a Thobe for Eid al-Adha, he led by example on offense and defense, while teammates like Luke Kornet and Stephon Castle anchored the defensive plan against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The moment highlighted the Spurs’ growth under playoff pressure and Wembanyama’s willingness to seize high-stakes opportunities.

via The New York Times|
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Wembanyama Sparks Spurs to Game 7 with 118-91 Thriller Over Thunder
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama Sparks Spurs to Game 7 with 118-91 Thriller Over Thunder

Victor Wembanyama posted 28 points and 10 rebounds (3 blocks, 2 steals) to power San Antonio past Oklahoma City 118-91 and force a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs hit eight 3-pointers in the first quarter and led 60-53 at halftime, then pulled away with a 32-13 third quarter that included a 20-0 run. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 15 on 6-of-18 shooting, while Jared McCain went 4-for-11 with six assists. Teammates Stephon Castle (17 points, 9 assists) and Dylan Harper (18 in 22 minutes) provided key support as San Antonio kept its season alive. Game 7 is Saturday.

via Bleacher Report|
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