Key Takeaways:
- San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals
- Victor Wembanyama recorded 22 points, while Julian Champagnie added 20, including 18 from behind the arc
- Spurs will face the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night
Spurs Clinch Series in Dramatic Decider
The San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 111-103 victory on Saturday night to claim the Western Conference title in a fiercely contested Game 7 held in Oklahoma City. Against considerable odds, the Spurs delivered a resilient display to dethrone the defending champions on their home court and secured their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
Victor Wembanyama was instrumental, tallying 22 points to spearhead the Spurs’ offence. Julian Champagnie contributed a vital 20 points, striking 18 of those from three-point range. The balanced team effort also saw Stephon Castle rack up 16 points, De’Aaron Fox with 15, Dylan Harper providing 12, and Keldon Johnson along with Devin Vassell each finishing with 11.
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 31, 2026
Key Moments and Player Performance
A pivotal sequence unfolded midway through the fourth quarter when Luke Kornet of the Spurs blocked Isaiah Hartenstein at the rim, denying a fast-break opportunity that would have brought the Thunder within four points. Despite playing only six minutes and missing all three of his field goal attempts, Kornet’s defensive intervention proved a turning point.
On the Thunder’s side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 35 points and contributed nine assists. Cason Wallace notched 17 points, while Jared McCain and Alex Caruso each chipped in 12. The reigning champions, however, were without Jalen Williams due to a hamstring injury and were unable to overcome the Spurs’ late surge.
| San Antonio Spurs | Points |
|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 22 |
| Julian Champagnie | 20 |
| Stephon Castle | 16 |
| De’Aaron Fox | 15 |
| Dylan Harper | 12 |
| Keldon Johnson | 11 |
| Devin Vassell | 11 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Points |
|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 35 |
| Cason Wallace | 17 |
| Jared McCain | 12 |
| Alex Caruso | 12 |
Pendulum Swings in a Classic Game 7
The match saw momentum shift repeatedly, with the Spurs holding a 14-point advantage in the first half, then leading by 11 in the third, only for the Thunder to respond robustly on each occasion. Entering the fourth quarter, San Antonio held a narrow 80-77 lead, setting the stage for a tense finale worthy of the occasion.
Previous games in the series had often been comfortably settled before the closing quarter. Game 3 saw the Thunder up by 11, the Spurs led Game 4 by 18, Oklahoma City claimed a 10-point advantage in Game 5, and San Antonio engineered a 26-point lead in Game 6, each time maintaining control. However, Game 7 provided a significantly tighter contest, with San Antonio’s composure down the stretch proving decisive.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson commented, “Back in October, we knew we had a chance to be pretty good.” He added, “The players did what they’ve been doing all year and they met the biggest moment.”
Next Up: Spurs Host Knicks in NBA Finals
San Antonio concluded the season’s head-to-head series against Oklahoma City at eight wins from twelve meetings, underscoring their superiority when it counted. With their sights now set on the ultimate prize, the Spurs will host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. As Victor Wembanyama put it, “We want four more. We’re not done.”
