Shai Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledges Spurs after Thunder's Game 7 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, ending their title defense. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the back-to-back NBA MVP, performed well but acknowledged the Spurs' superior play. This defeat marks a significant shift in the postseason as the Thunder conclude their championship run. Players and fans alike will now look ahead to the offseason and potential changes for the Thunder.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder fall to San Antonio Spurs in Game 7.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised the Spurs after the game.
- •Thunder end their title reign as NBA champions.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive performance in the series.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign
"When the season ended, and when his team's reign as NBA champions ended along with it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap. The Oklahoma City guard — the back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player — was great in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. The San Antonio Spurs were greater.
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