Ranking Knicks and Spurs players from 1 to 30: Whi...
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- San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after clinching the Western Conference title.
- Victor Wembanyama posted 23.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 2.7 APG, 2.5 BPG, 51% FG, 37% 3PT in the playoffs, led all players in PER, Win Shares, rebounds and blocks, and his on‑court presence added a +62‑point swing versus Oklahoma City.
- Jalen Brunson averaged 26.9 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 6.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 48.6% FG, 35.2% 3PT in the playoffs, and his leadership helped the Knicks win seven series in his four‑year tenure, the most dominant run since 2003.
Why it matters: Spurs gain a +62 point swing when Wembanyama plays, while Knicks lean on Brunson’s 26.9 PPG, making both players pivotal for the championship outcome and MVP voting.
