san antonio keert terug naar de top nadat wembanyama okc domineert
Oklahoma City, zondag, 31 mei 2026.
De san antonio spurs zijn voor het eerst sinds 2014 weer in de nba-finale. Ze versloegen de regerende kampioen oklahoma city thunder in een dramatische game 7 met 111-103. victor wembanyama was niet te stoppen. In de hele serie scoorde hij gemiddeld 27,3 punten en 10,9 rebounds. Hij blokkeerde ook 2,7 keer per wedstrijd. voor de 22-jarige franse center is dit zijn eerste mvp-trofee in de conference finals. de spurs komen nu uit tegen de new york knicks. het is een herhaling van de finale uit 1999. fans wachten al twaalf jaar op zo’n moment. de sfeer onder leiding van coach ime udoka is elektrisch. alles staat klaar voor een historische reeks.
spurs slay giants in okc to reach nba finals
The San Antonio Spurs secured their first NBA Finals berth since 2014 by defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals [CBS]. Played on May 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City, the victory capped a hard-fought 4-3 series win [NBC]. This dramatic road triumph marks the franchise’s return to basketball’s biggest stage after a twelve-year absence [IG]. The Spurs will now face the New York Knicks in a historic rematch of the 1999 Finals [NBC].
wembanyama crowned western conference finals mvp
Victor Wembanyama was unanimously voted the Western Conference Finals MVP after his dominant performance [NBA News]. The 22-year-old French center recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds in the decisive Game 7 [NBA News]. Over the course of the seven-game series, he averaged 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.7 blocks [NBA News]. His two-way impact was pivotal, drawing five fouls against the Thunder in the clincher and earning every vote from the media panel [NBC].
supporting cast delivers under pressure
While Wembanyama led the way, crucial contributions came from the supporting roster. Julian Champagnie exploded for 20 points, including six three-pointers, providing essential offensive firepower [CBS]. Stephon Castle orchestrated the offense efficiently with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists [CBS]. Veteran big man Luke Kornet delivered a momentum-shifting play with a chasedown block on Isaiah Hartenstein in the fourth quarter, igniting a critical 7-0 run [CBS]. De’Aaron Fox added 15 points to the victorious effort [NBC].
knicks await in historic finals matchup
The Spurs’ next challenge is the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks, setting up a Finals rematch from 1999 [IG]. The Knicks enter the series having dominated their playoff path with eleven consecutive wins [NBC]. For the Spurs, led by head coach Ime Udoka, the quest for their sixth championship begins against a familiar foe [NBC]. The 2026 NBA Finals are scheduled to open on June 3, 2026, in San Antonio [IG].