Overview
- The San Antonio Spurs defeated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 in Oklahoma City on May 31, 2026, clinching the Western Conference semifinal series 4-3.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and seven rebounds and was named the series’ best player after an emotional postgame celebration.
- Julian Champagnie delivered crucial scoring support with 20 points and six three-pointers that helped San Antonio pull away early in the fourth quarter.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points for the Thunder but his effort could not stop Oklahoma City’s elimination, with German center Isaiah Hartenstein limited to seven points in the deciding game.
- The Spurs will meet the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals starting Wednesday, guaranteeing a new 2026 champion and capping the Knicks’ deep playoff run that reached the Finals for the first time since 1999.