Wembanyama’s Spurs reach Western finals, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs won their NBA Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves and will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons kept their Eastern Conference semifinals series alive by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, forcing a deciding game seven.Key Facts
- The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 139-109 to win their best-of-seven series 4-2.
- This is the Spurs' first appearance in the Western Conference Finals since 2017.
- San Antonio will play the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were the top seed and reigning champions.
- Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 32 points and 11 rebounds; Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points.
- Wembanyama was previously ejected in game four for elbowing an opponent but stayed focused to help his team win.
- The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in game six to avoid elimination.
- Cade Cunningham scored 21 points for the Pistons, who forced a game seven in Detroit.
- The Cavaliers had been undefeated at home during the playoffs before losing this game.
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