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Chris Mannix: Jalen Brunson Is One Win Closer to Ending the Debate for Good

The Knicks star overcame injury scares and delivered a clutch postseason masterpiece, pushing New York one step closer to a long-awaited title and silencing the skeptics.

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NBA finals 2026 Game 1: New York Knicks 105-95 San Antonio Spurs – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Knicks came out on top in the series opener in San Antonio after a tense battle between the title contenders

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NBA Finals Expert Predictions: X-Factors and Series MVP Favorites in Knicks vs. Spurs

Who will win the title? Sports Illustrated makes its picks for the NBA Finals where Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson will go at it.

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NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?

Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off

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NBA Finals Position by Position Breakdown: Do the Knicks or Spurs Have the Edge?

A position-by-position breakdown of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

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NBA Playoffs Superlatives: Handing Out Awards Ahead of Knicks-Spurs Finals

Handing out superlatives, from best dunk to worst use of analytics, from the 2026 NBA playoffs.

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How Rival Coaches Would Defend Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson in NBA Finals Matchup

Sports Illustrated surveyed NBA coaches for their scouting reports, x-factors and predictions ahead of Knicks vs. Spurs.

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The 10 Best Players in the 2026 NBA Finals Between Knicks and Spurs

A look at the best players you’ll see on the court throughout the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs.

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The Thunder are dethroned, shameless and wildly unpopular. They’re still a great basketball team

The reigning champions were beaten in an epic series by the San Antonio Spurs. There’s no reason to believe they won’t challenge for years to come though

The Guardian - US

Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks

WASHINGTON - The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.

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Bold Predictions for Thunder-Spurs Game 7: X-Factors for OKC Without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell

The Thunder need considerable scoring from their depth pieces, while Victor Wembanyama tries to put together one more defining performance in a series already chock-full of them.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Thunder’s Worst Flops From the Western Conference Finals

OKC is on the verge of returning to the NBA Finals for the second season in a row.

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Victor Wembanyama’s half-court buzzer beater showcased a master in complete control

The Spurs are up against the best team in the NBA in the Western Conference finals. But their star player has enough sorcery to give them confidence

The Guardian - US

The Spurs Had Their Crowd, Their Stars and Their Moment—Then the Thunder Responded

The Thunder erased a quick 15-0 deficit to take Game 3 and control of the Western Conference finals.

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SI:AM | Isaiah Hartenstein Can’t Keep Getting Away With This

The Thunder center’s physical play held Victor Wembanyama in check, but he needs to be on a shorter leash for the rest of the series.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Had a Blunt Message for Teammate Jared McCain After Icing Game 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came up big for the Thunder in Game 2.

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Chris Mannix: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Bounce Back But Know They Need Even More

The Thunder adjusted defensively against Victor Wembanyama to even the Western Conference finals, and now the real test begins when the series shifts to San Antonio.

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Every Angle and Image of Stephon Castle’s Poster Dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein Is Better Than the Last

Stephon Castle’s dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein will live on.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Monster Game 1 Started and Ended With His Focus on SGA’s Latest MVP Award

Wemby wants SGA’s MVP. And everything else.

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Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Delivered the Defining Game of His Career

After watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive the MVP trophy, the Spurs star responded with a 41-point masterpiece to steal Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.

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Wemby vs. SGA: Five Best Moments From Game 1 Instant Classic Between Spurs and Thunder

A look at the five best moments from an incredible Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Winners and Losers From the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just four teams remaining in the NBA championship race, here’s a look back at a memorable conference semifinal round.

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Anthony Edwards Explains Controversial Decision to Congratulate Spurs' Bench Early in Wolves' Game 6 Loss

Ant dapped up San Antonio players and coaching staff with Minnesota trailing by 33 and eight minutes left in the fourth.

The Guardian - US

‘I had to make a statement’: Wembanyama’s Spurs knock Timberwolves out of NBA playoffs

San Antonio set up a showdown with Oklahoma City, while Minnesota’s season ended with a blowout for the third year in a row

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Spurs’ Historic Comeback in Game 4 Reflects Maturity Beyond Their Years

The Spurs might be ahead of schedule but their maturity was on full display as they made history in coming back to beat the Blazers in Game 4.

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