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Victor Wembanyama was unanimously named the Western Conference Finals MVP after leading the Spurs to a seven-game victory over the Thunder, averaging 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.7 blocks in the series, including 22 points in the deciding Game 7.
Victor Wembanyama had 22 points as the Spurs beat the Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals against the Knicks. OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points, but San Antonio closed the door in the final minute, with Devin Vassell sealing it with a dunk as Julian Champagnie added 20 and Stephon Castle contributed 16.
Spurs beat Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since the Tim Duncan era, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 22 and earning the Western Conference Finals MVP and Julian Champagnie draining six 3-pointers for 20 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 for OKC but received little help as Luke Kornet delivered a timely late block to seal it. San Antonio will host the Finals against the Knicks on June 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After a quiet, criticized Game 5 and silence with reporters, Victor Wembanyama delivered a breakout 28-point, 10-rebound performance in Game 6 to power the Spurs to a 118-91 win and force a decisive Game 7 against the Thunder, signaling leadership and poise through action.
Victor Wembanyama's 28-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Spurs beat the Thunder 118-91 in Game 6, tying the West Finals at 3-3 and forcing a Game 7 in OKC; San Antonio opened with a 35-22 first quarter, unleashed a 20-0 third-quarter run, and had 12 players reach the scoring column as they prep for a Finals bid.
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points with 10 rebounds to power the Spurs to a 118-91 win over the Thunder in Game 6, knotting the West Finals at 3-3 and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 in Oklahoma City. San Antonio also got a boost from its guards, rode hot 3-point shooting, and stifled OKC defensively as they eye a Finals return.
Victor Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to record 55+ blocks and 25+ three-pointers in a single postseason, leading the Spurs to a 118-91 win over the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 threes, 3 blocks, 2 assists and 2 steals to keep San Antonio’s championship hopes alive.
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.
San Antonio routed Oklahoma City 118-91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force a decisive Game 7 in OKC. Victor Wembanyama poured in 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Spurs exploded in the third quarter with a 22-0 run, while Dylan Harper added 18 and Devin Vassell 12. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 15 on 6-for-18 shooting. The Spurs head to Oklahoma City for the series decider.
Oklahoma City rode urgency and disciplined game-plans to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals, while San Antonio appeared worn down; in Game 6 the Spurs must match OKC's urgency, lift Victor Wembanyama's impact in the paint, and bring relentless energy to home court in hopes of forcing a Game 7.