Spurs advance to 2026 NBA Finals after overcoming Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Spurs have reached the 2026 NBA Finals after winning two straight elimination games against the Thunder, overcoming a 2-3 series deficit. This marks the Spurs as the second-youngest team in the shot clock era to make the NBA Finals, with an average age slightly younger than last year's Thunder roster. The Spurs will face the Knicks in Game 1 on June 3. Both teams have displayed strong playoff performances, with the Spurs confident following their recent series victories.
- •Spurs win two consecutive elimination games against Thunder.
- •Spurs average age is 25.06 years, younger than the Thunder's 25.56.
- •Spurs face Knicks in NBA Finals Game 1 on June 3.
- •Recent playoff success indicates strong development for Spurs.
- •Key players include Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs run to the 2026 NBA Finals outdid Thunder's 2025 roster in this category
"The Spurs have outdone the Thunder in something we didn't think would be topped this quickly.
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