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The Boston Celtics selected big man Amari Williams with the 46th pick of the 2025 NBA draft. Williams would become the first-ever British-born player for the Boston Celtics in franchise history. Amari played four years at Drexel before a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats and being selected in the 2nd round. Brad Stevens said […]
Should the Oklahoma City Thunder consider moving on from All-Star Chet Holmgren after a four-point dud in Game 7’s 111-103 loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals? ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes so. The former Thunder center called out Holmgren for his underwhelming performance against the Spurs. With […] The post Kendrick Perkins accuses ‘punked’ Thunder Chet Holmgren of playing scared vs. Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs’ remarkable march to the NBA Finals has earned recognition from one of basketball’s most respected voices. Following San Antonio’s gritty 111-103 Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson took to social media to congratulate head coach Mitch Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, and […] The post Magic Johnson congratulates Spurs’ Mitch Johnson, Victor Wembanyama on WCF win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs have returned the franchise to the grandest stage in basketball, and they have no intention of letting the opportunity slide. San Antonio clinched its first NBA Finals berth since 2014 by executing a masterful 111-103 road victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox vows to give it his all for San Antonio in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals. For Dylan Harper, the journey carries an extra layer of meaning. Fresh off San Antonio’s 111-103 Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, Harper acknowledged the unique significance of facing the New York Knicks on basketball’s biggest stage. Harper, […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper has big ticket plans for MSG showdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Victor Wembanyama could not hold back the emotions after delivering one of the biggest victories of his young career. He led the San Antonio Spurs in a 111-103 Game 7 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Western Conference Finals MVP was overcome with emotion as he celebrated the franchise’s first trip […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals feelings behind Game 7 tears: ‘My life depends on it’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center. De’Aaron Fox, who joined San Antonio in a three-team trade six weeks after being dealt by the Sacramento Kings, helped the Spurs secure their first Finals appearance since 2014. […] The post When De’Aaron Fox knew Spurs had a chance to make NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace knows his team is capable of beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the defending champions, just came up short with the season on the line in Game 7. Despite Thunder All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s masterful 35-point performance against the Spurs, San Antonio prevented Oklahoma […] The post Cason Wallace’s ‘beatable team’ comments after Thunder’s Game 7 will turn heads appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the NBA Finals right around the corner and the offseason already here for the rest of the league, Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking some time to enjoy traveling internationally. His latest stop was Budapest, Hungary as he attending the UEFA Champions League Final. In the process, Giannis was spotted rocking a “Wizards” […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo wears ‘Wizards’ Air Jordan 3 sneakers in Budapest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren’s four-point dud in Game 7 against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs won’t sit well with fans throughout the postseason, as the defending champions saw their goal to win back-to-back titles slip through the cracks in a 111-103 season-ending loss. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 7 […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren gets absolutely roasted for brutal 4-point Game 7 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — If the 2026 summer is the offseason where Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti makes drastic changes to the roster, don’t expect All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to influence decisions. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35 points in Thunder’s Game 7 came in a 111-103 losing effort to the San Antonio Spurs, elminating the defending champions before reaching […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants ‘zero input’ in Sam Presti retooling Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama can’t wait to speak to Gregg Popovich after beating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Wembanyama is four wins away from a title. When a reporter asked Victor what this victory will mean to Popovich, he couldn’t put […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has beautiful message for Gregg Popovich after Game 7 win over Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their hopes of a title defense melt away in a heartbreaking 111-103 Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, but head coach Mark Daigneault knows his superstar left everything on the floor. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Thunder on his back, putting up an electric 35 points and nine assists […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets ‘brilliant’ praise despite Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Listen now | The Spurs have eliminated the defending champion Thunder and will face the Knicks in the Finals.
Two nights ago, the San Antonio Spurs were staring elimination right in the eyes. The defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder had control of the Western Conference Finals and had the young Spurs squad on the brink of elimination in their first playoff run. However, instead of folding under pressure like many felt they would, […]
Mitch Johnson was over the moon about Keldon Johnson’s clutch plays down the stretch in the San Antonio Spurs’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night, Keldon is going through the seventh year of his NBA career with the Spurs, standing out as the longest-tenured […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson gets special shoutout from Mitch Johnson for Game 7 3s appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 NBA Finals are set.
The San Antonio Spurs are back where they belong, and Victor Wembanyama is feeling every bit of the moment. San Antonio punched its ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 after a grueling 111-103 Game 7 road victory over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama, who couldn’t hold back tears […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals childhood dream of Larry O’Brien trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — Without starter Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, but head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t making any excuses. The Thunder battled adversity through various injuries to key player en route to the best regular-season record […] The post Mark Daigneault refuses to make injury excuses for Thunder Game 7 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 35 points against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder’s season came to an end in a 111-103 loss. Gilgeous-Alexander finished 12-for-21 from the floor, including 2-for-5 from deep, and 9-for-11 from the free-throw […] The post Thunder waste Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass in stunning Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows it’s quite difficult to win a championship in the NBA. He knows it’s even harder to repeat in winning titles, something that the Thunder fell short of achieving after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night. Gilgeous-Alexander proudly […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals ‘hard’ reality of back-to-back ring chasing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The more things change, the more they stay the same! As the New York Knicks prepare for the 2026 NBA Finals, they’re set to face off against a familiar foe: the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks last made the NBA Finals in 1999, ultimately losing to the Spurs in a five-game series. There are several […] The post Wild serendipity connects Victor Wembanyama’s finals appearance to Tim Duncan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The league coronation of Victor Wembanyama continues to take shape. Except now the San Antonio Spurs star ended the team’s 12-year NBA Finals appearance drought in epic fashion Saturday. Wemby dropped tears and 22 points in beating the Oklahoma City Thunder, then sent a tough message to the New York Knicks. An emotional second-year pro […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama sends tough message to Knicks after winning WCF MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fans attending the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will be paying a hefty price.
Another former Arizona Wildcat is heading to the NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs beat defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in game seven of the Western Conference Finals, which means Carter Bryant will be heading to the finals in his rookie season. He becomes the third Arizona alumni to reach the finals in his […]