Spurs aim to rediscover defensive mindset in Game 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs prepare for Game 7 against an undisclosed opponent in the Western Conference finals. Coach Gregg Popovich emphasizes the need to regain the defensive approach that propelled the team to this stage. The Spurs seek to apply this focus to advance to the NBA Finals after a strong performance in earlier games. Success in Game 7 will be critical for the team's championship aspirations.
- •Spurs face a pivotal Game 7 in the Western Conference finals
- •Popovich highlights importance of defensive mindset
- •Team previously excelled defensively to reach this point
- •Advancing to the NBA Finals is the immediate goal
- •Game 7 performance will determine championship potential
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"The Spurs didn’t need to overhaul their approach to turn things around in the Western Conference finals. They just needed to rediscover the defensive mindset that got them there, and now they need to replicate that on Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals.
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