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The Thunder are dethroned and wildly unpopular but there’s no denying their greatness | Owen Lewis

The Thunder are dethroned and wildly unpopular but there’s no denying their greatness | Owen Lewis

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs beat the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. The Spurs used strong teamwork and key plays to overcome the Thunder, who had been dominant throughout the season.

Key Facts

  • The Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-103 in Game 7.
  • Victor Wembanyama was a key player, but the Spurs succeeded when he was off the court thanks to teammates stepping up.
  • Luke Kornet made a crucial block during Wembanyama's brief absence in the fourth quarter.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points but was tired by the final quarter.
  • The Thunder’s usually strong bench did not perform well in the deciding game.
  • The Spurs' role players like Keldon Johnson, Dylan Harper, De’Aaron Fox, and Julian Champagnie all contributed important points.
  • The Thunder had an excellent regular season, winning 24 of their first 25 games.
  • The Spurs now advance to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
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