Spurs beat Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to reach Finals
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- San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111‑103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals on May 31, 2026, securing the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
- Victor Wembanyama posted series averages of 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks, becoming the second player ever to lead his team in points and rebounds and reach the Finals in his first playoff run (ESPN Research).
- Manu Ginobili celebrated the win on Twitter, hailing the Spurs’ Western Conference championship as “spectacular” and urging “4 more” for a title.
- Magic Johnson congratulated head coach Mitch Johnson and Wembanyama, noting the latter’s receipt of the Western Conference Finals MVP (the Earvin “Magic” Johnson Trophy).
- BBC Sport highlighted Wembanyama’s inspirational role in the Spurs’ run, while CBS Sports previewed the upcoming Spurs‑Knicks series, outlining three key storylines.
Why it matters: The Spurs' 111‑103 Game 7 victory locks in a Finals berth — their first since 2014 — giving the franchise a championship shot and heightened media exposure, while the Thunder’s playoff run ends.
