The San Antonio Spurs are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
They defeated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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An emotional post-game celebration unfolded on the court. Third-year French forward-center Victor Wembanyama shed tears while embracing his teammates.
The physical and mental toll of the seven-game series culminated in a group hug. Devin Vassell secured the final points with a massive dunk.
Wembanyama immediately shared embraces with teammates Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox. Fox missed the first two games of the series due to a right ankle injury.
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The young San Antonio roster demonstrated a tight-knit brotherhood under head coach Mitch Johnson. They managed to navigate a hostile Oklahoma environment throughout the series finale.
The emotional display aligns with previous comments by Wembanyama about handling postseason pressure. "Personally, I refuse to carry the burden of having to hide my emotions," he said.
The 22-year-old star will now lead the Spurs into the 2026 NBA Finals.
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The team earned a 62-20 regular season record to secure their return to the championship stage.
