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Winners and Losers From the Eastern and Western Conference Finals

A look back at the conference finals round before the Knicks and the Spurs meet to determine this year’s NBA champion.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

Chet Holmgren’s Western Conference Finals Performance Was Worse Than You Think

Chet Holmgren’s disastrous performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals doomed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

Julian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs

Champagnie was waived by the 76ers three years ago. Now, he’s headed to an NBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

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Who Is Luke Kornet? Victor Wembanyama's Backup Jokes About Outlasting LeBron James

Luke Kornet stepped out of Victor Wembanyama's shadow with a crucial Game 7 chasedown block for the San Antonio Spurs, even drawing tongue‑in‑cheek comparisons to LeBron James.

International Business Times UK · May 31

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 · May 31

Thunder Offseason Preview: Critical Summer Lies Ahead for OKC After Game 7 Loss to Spurs

The Thunder will have to make tough decisions on a couple key players this summer as the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gets increasingly expensive.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

A Dejected Chet Holmgren Made One Thing Clear About Battling Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Eliminate Thunder

Holmgren put together one of his worst playoff performances to date during Saturday night’s playoff loss to the Spurs.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Wife: 7 Photos Of SGA's Biggest Supporter After Thunder Crash Out In Game 7 Heartbreak

The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly missed the NBA Finals despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's outstanding performance, as the San Antonio Spurs advanced. Thunder fans remain hopeful for next season.

International Business Times UK · May 31

Luke Kornet’s Epic Block to Seal Spurs’ Trip to NBA Finals Now Part of Franchise’s Rich Playoff Lore

Luke Kornet’s amazing chase-down block in the fourth quarter should go down in Spurs’ playoff history as an all-time great play.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

Victor Wembanyama’s Emotional Reaction Said It All After Spurs’ Game 7 Win Over Thunder

“It's hard to put into words. It's almost like the meaning of my life.”

Sports Illustrated · May 31

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.

Bangkok Post · May 31

Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple defending champs

The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after they overcame Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

AAP · May 31

Spurs beat reigning champions Thunder in Game 7 to set up NBA finals date with Knicks

The Spurs’ 111-103 victory on Saturday night means they will face the New York Knicks in the NBA finals, with Game 1 set for Wednesday in San Antonio

The Guardian - US · May 31

Spurs-Thunder Game 7 Takeaways: How San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama Took Down Defending Champs

The San Antonio forward paced his team with 22 points and seven Spurs players recorded double-digit scoring nights to beat Oklahoma City and advance to the NBA Finals to face the Knicks.

Sports Illustrated · May 30

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Sports Illustrated · May 30

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 · May 29

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Can’t Explain His Shooting Slump, Either

The two-time MVP is struggling from the field in the Western Conference finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 29

SI:AM | What’s With All These NBA Playoff Blowouts?

The Spurs’ big win over the Thunder in Game 6 was part of a larger trend.

International Business Times UK · May 29

The Disrespect: Mike Greenberg Compares SGA To Steph And Jordan, Claims His Basketball Play Is 'Agonizing'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's playing style is under scrutiny as critics claim his reliance on flopping affects his NBA legacy.

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Sports Illustrated · May 29

Victor Wembanyama Credits ‘Desperation’ as Spurs Force Decisive Game 7 vs. Thunder

After a frustrating Game 5, the Defensive Player of the Year powered San Antonio’s urgency that erased its previous mistakes.

AAP · May 29

Wembanyama, Spurs take NBA West finals down to wire

The battle to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals is going to a deciding Game 7 after San Antonio levelled their series with Oklahoma City at 3-3.

France 24 · May 29

San Antonio Spurs win decisive playoff game against Oklahoma City Thunder

French NBA star Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for game seven, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

Western Conference Finals Game 6: Four Takeaways From Victor Wembanyama’s Massive Effort to Force Game 7

After a stellar performance by the Spurs in Game 6, the Western Conference finals will go to a Game 7 on Saturday night.

The Independent UK · May 28

NBA star sends cease-and-desist letter to company that made parody board game mocking his flopping

The board game is based on the family classic Operation, but rather than removing bones from a patient, players have to remove basketballs from an image bearing the likeness of the NBA star without touching him and causing a foul

Sports Illustrated · May 28

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.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

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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