Spurs defeat Thunder in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals against Knicks

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night in a decisive Game 7 for the Western Conference title. The game was closely contested, with the Spurs defeating the defending champion Thunder 111-103 to advance to the NBA Finals, where they will meet the New York Knicks, marking a rematch of the 1999 championship series. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 35 points for the Thunder. The Knicks reached the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. This Game 7 was the 160th winner-take-all game in NBA history and the fifth of the current season.