De’Aaron Fox and Spurs advance to face Knicks in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
De’Aaron Fox contributed 15 points and helped lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on June 1, 2026. Fox’s performance, along with strong contributions from Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie, secured the Spurs' place in the NBA Finals. Facing the Knicks, the Spurs will need to employ their defensive strategy that previously contained elite guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As the series unfolds, the match-up with Jalen Brunson presents unique challenges, requiring San Antonio to adapt their defensive approach throughout the Finals.
- •Spurs defeat Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 on June 1.
- •Fox records 15 points, five assists, three steals.
- •Champagnie scores 20 points, including six threes.
- •Spurs face Knicks in the NBA Finals.
- •Brunson poses a unique challenge for San Antonio's defense.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Don’t blink: De’Aaron Fox’s game 7 performance has the Spurs closing in on Jalen Brunson
"De’Aaron Fox wasn’t putting up big numbers in San Antonio’s Western Conference Finals clincher, and that’s exactly what makes his upcoming battle with Jalen Brunson more interesting than a simple head-to-head at point guard. Fox put up 15 points, five assists, and three steals as the Spurs topped Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7.
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