Wembanyama’s Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to win the Western Conference finals 4-3 and advance to the NBA Finals. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama led the team, and they will face the New York Knicks in the championship series starting Wednesday.Key Facts
- The Spurs reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points and had 7 rebounds in the deciding game.
- The Spurs won the best-of-seven series 4-3 against the defending champions, the Thunder.
- The NBA Finals will be between the Spurs and the Knicks, who beat the Spurs earlier this season in the NBA Cup final.
- Wembanyama was named Most Valuable Player of the Western Conference finals and NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
- Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 French player, 22 years old.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points in the final game.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised the team’s teamwork and execution despite limited experience in game sevens.
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