Thunder, Spurs, Knicks, Cavs in 2026 NBA Conf Finals
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- Oklahoma City Thunder entered the West finals after sweeping the Phoenix Suns (4‑0) and the Los Angeles Lakers (4‑0) in the first two rounds.
- San Antonio Spurs reached the West finals by defeating Portland (4‑1) and Minnesota (4‑2) in the earlier rounds.
- Thunder's perimeter defenders Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso combined for an 18‑for‑63 (≈29%) three‑point shooting performance against the Spurs, contributing to a low‑scoring 107.5 points per 100 possessions for Oklahoma City.
- New York Knicks completed a second‑round sweep to secure the East finals berth, while the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced after a Game 7 road victory.
Why it matters: The winners secure a shot at the Larry O'Brien Trophy, boosting franchise visibility and fan engagement ahead of the NBA Finals as the league's top teams compete for the championship.
