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Kolek Stopped by Police at Knicks Parade, Responds with Humor
sports23 days ago

Kolek Stopped by Police at Knicks Parade, Responds with Humor

Tyler Kolek, a Knicks guard acquired in a 2024 draft-night trade with Portland, was briefly stopped by NYPD during the championship parade who mistook him for a fan; he responded with humor on X. He didn’t play in the NBA Finals but logged 53 postseason minutes thanks to New York’s deep run, with more court time than usual. Kolek also drew attention earlier in the season for a January doubleheader in which he played in both a G League and an NBA game, a feat that helped build his growing fanfare.

via Bleacher Report|
#g-league-doubleheader#knicks-parade#nba-playoffs
Holmgren Struggles Define Thunder's Western Conference Final Collapse
sports1 month ago

Holmgren Struggles Define Thunder's Western Conference Final Collapse

Holmgren struggled throughout the Thunder's Western Conference finals against the Spurs, averaging 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds with a sharp drop in shooting (51.0% FG, 27.3% 3P) and posting a 4-point, 1-for-2 Game 7 that epitomized the series; his performance contrasts with his earlier playoff showing against the Lakers and raises questions about his fit as OKC's cornerstone as he begins a five-year, $239.25 million contract.

via Sports Illustrated|
#chet-holmgren#nba-playoffs#oklahoma-city-thunder
Wembanyama Finds Power in Pressure as Spurs Reach NBA Finals
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama Finds Power in Pressure as Spurs Reach NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama embraced the playoff pressure, turning it into fuel to lift the Spurs from a Game 5 setback to a Game 7 win over the Thunder and into the NBA Finals. He channeled his emotions—passion, anger, jealousy—into a breakout performance, aided by veteran guidance from Bismack Biyombo, Jamal Crawford, and coach Gregg Popovich, who helped unlock his versatile, fearless game. Now he faces the league’s biggest stage with a team and city counting on his evolving greatness.

via The New York Times|
#nba-finals#nba-playoffs#popovich
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|
#game-7#nba-playoffs#sports
From Waivers to the Finals: Julian Champagnie Emerges as San Antonio's Hidden Engine
sports1 month ago

From Waivers to the Finals: Julian Champagnie Emerges as San Antonio's Hidden Engine

Undrafted guard Julian Champagnie rose from a 2023 waiver to anchor San Antonio’s rotation, starting 50 regular-season games and all 18 playoff games as the Spurs push toward the Finals. Highlighted by a 20-point Game 7 against the Thunder, his floor-spreading defense and timely baskets helped unlock Victor Wembanyama and fuel a fast, playoff-ready Spurs lineup, earning coach Mitch Johnson’s label as the team’s “unsung hero.”

via Sports Illustrated|
#julian-champagnie#nba-playoffs#san-antonio-spurs
Wembanyama Leads Spurs Past Thunder in Game 7 as Holmgren Struggles
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama Leads Spurs Past Thunder in Game 7 as Holmgren Struggles

Victor Wembanyama delivered in a Game 7 as the Spurs defeated the Thunder to advance, while Chet Holmgren had a brutal night, taking only two shots and finishing with four points (zero attempts in the second half). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried OKC with 35 points, but Holmgren’s struggles drew scrutiny, including a sharp critique from NBC’s Reggie Miller. Holmgren emphasized a team-focused perspective after the elimination and said he’ll review the tape, as he enters the first year of a five-year extension worth about $41 million, with OKC and San Antonio likely to clash again as a rising West rivalry forms.

via Sports Illustrated|
#chet-holmgren#nba-playoffs#oklahoma-city-thunder
Thunder face offseason reckoning after Holmgren’s playoff meltdown
sports1 month ago

Thunder face offseason reckoning after Holmgren’s playoff meltdown

Chet Holmgren’s disappointing playoff showing, especially against Victor Wembanyama, leaves Oklahoma City with major offseason questions: can Holmgren anchor a win-now roster given his rim protection struggles and a looming $41 million cap hit, and what moves—draft picks, center depth, or potential trades—will Sam Presti pursue to build around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

via Thunderous Intentions|
#chet-holmgren#nba-playoffs#offseason
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|
#chet-holmgren#game-7#nba-playoffs
Wembanyama-Led Spurs Force Decisive Game 7 After Blowing Out Thunder
sports1 month ago

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|
#game-7#nba-playoffs#oklahoma-city-thunder
Wembanyama Set to Break Out as Spurs Host Thunder in Do-or-Die Game 6
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama Set to Break Out as Spurs Host Thunder in Do-or-Die Game 6

San Antonio hosts Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on May 28, 2026, as Spurs are 3.5-point favorites at home. After a slower Game 5, Victor Wembanyama is under pressure to be more aggressive, with projections around 27 points on roughly 18 shots. The Spurs’ home advantage and OKC’s reliance on supporting cast are key factors, with a predicted high-scoring finish. Suggested bets highlighted in the piece include Spurs -3.5, Over 218.5, Wembanyama Over 27.5 points, and Over 3.5 blocks; game airs on NBC/Peacock at 8:30 p.m. ET.

via Covers.com|
#game-6#nba-playoffs#sports