San Antonio Spurs reach NBA Finals after overcoming Thunder in Game 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs secured their spot in the NBA Finals after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 on Saturday night. The Spurs mounted a comeback from a 3-2 deficit, winning the final two games of the series. This victory marks San Antonio's first trip to the Finals since 2014. Mason Plumlee, the oldest active Duke alum in the NBA, is set to make his first Finals appearance as a member of the Spurs. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 PM EST.
- •Spurs defeat Thunder in Game 7 to clinch Finals berth
- •San Antonio overcame a 3-2 series deficit
- •Mason Plumlee set for first NBA Finals appearance
- •Game 1 of the NBA Finals begins Wednesday at 8:30 PM EST
- •Spurs last reached the Finals in 2014
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Duke alum reaches first NBA Finals after Spurs win over Thunder
"The oldest active Blue Devil in the NBA, Mason Plumlee is set to make his first NBA Finals appearance after San Antonio's win over Oklahoma City.
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