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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.

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Victor Wembanyama Is Facing His First Legacy-Building Opportunity. Will He Seize the Moment?

Facing elimination against the Thunder in the West finals, Victor Wembanyama’s back is against the wall for the first time in his career.

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Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama’s Evolution Is Fueling Spurs’ Postseason Run

San Antonio’s young superstar embraced the moment in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals and the Spurs responded with one of their most complete performances of the playoffs.

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Spurs vs. Thunder Game 4: Four Takeaways After Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Dominate OKC to Even Series

Victor Wembanyama finished with a game-high 33 points, including a remarkable half-court shot to end the first half.

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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’s Awkward Comment on Teammate’s Defense Was a Simple Misunderstanding

Isaiah Hartenstein was much more involved in the Thunder’s game plan in their win on Wednesday to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

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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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Mike Breen on His Premature Bang During Cavs-Knicks Thriller

We asked ESPN’s lead NBA voice about the Sam Merrill three-pointer that wasn’t.

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Knicks Fans Chanted ‘We Want Wemby’ After Win vs. Cavs. They Should Be Careful What They Wish For

Yes, New York won ECF Game 1. But are they ready for playoff Wemby?

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Victor Wembanyama Played the Game of His Life and Celebrated by Becoming a Meme

Victor Wembanyama still has a way to go before he catches LeBron in this statistic.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Masterpiece Allowed Mike Tirico to Shine

The NBC play-by-play man repeatedly answered the bell during the Spurs-Thunder double-overtime thriller.

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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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Victor Wembanyama's Logo Three Was So Eerily Similar to This Iconic Steph Curry Shot

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SI:AM | Wemby Shines as Spurs Beat Thunder in One of the Best Games You’ll Ever See

He stuffed the stat sheet, predictably, but also hit one of the most audacious shots in NBA history.

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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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Spurs at Thunder Game 1: Wemby Carries San Antonio to Victory in Action-Packed WCF Opener

The Spurs outlasted the Thunder in a double-overtime thriller that saw Victor Wembanyama notch 41 points and 24 rebounds.

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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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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ motley crew brought a burst of fun to the NBA playoffs

The Wolves probably won’t win a title without big roster changes, but their postseason run made their case as one of the league’s most entertaining teams

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NBA MVP Award: Our Case for Each of the Three Finalists for Basketball’s Most Prestigious Award

Who should win this year’s NBA MVP award? Breaking down the case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.

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One Big Thing the Pistons and Timberwolves Must Do to Force a Game 7

Detroit and Minnesota face elimination from the NBA playoffs Friday night.

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Victor Wembanyama Made Rudy Gobert Look Silly During Spurs’ Game 5 Win

Anthony Edwards admitted sometimes there’s nothing the Timberwolves can do about Victor Wembanyama.

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Victor Wembanyama Addresses Naz Reid Elbow That Led to Ejection in Game 4: ‘We’ve Got to Move on’

Victor Wembanyama talked about the Naz Reid elbow publicly for the first time on Tuesday after winning Game 5. Here’s what he said.

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NBA Playoffs: Three Stats Explain Victor Wembanyama, Spurs’ Dominant Game 5 Win Over Timberwolves

San Antonio put together an impressive all-around performance, led by Wemby’s 27-point, 17-rebound game.

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