Spurs return to NBA Finals after beating Thunder in Game Seven
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs secured their place in the NBA Finals after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026. This marks the Spurs' first Finals appearance since 2014, when they last faced the Miami Heat. The team's resurgence is being compared to the early 1990s Dallas Cowboys, suggesting a potential return to glory for both franchises. The Cowboys aim for a playoff return after multiple seasons without postseason activity.
- •Spurs defeat Thunder in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals
- •Spurs last appeared in the Finals in 2014
- •Current NBA champions include the Seattle Seahawks
- •Cowboys are seeking a return to the playoffs this year
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Last time Spurs were in Finals, Cowboys were as close as ever
"The Spurs being back in the Finals offers hope for the Cowboys
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