Spurs defeat Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals. This matchup marks a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals. The Spurs showcased strong performance throughout the playoffs, ultimately leading them to this championship opportunity. They will face the New York Knicks in the Finals, set to rekindle a historic rivalry.
- •Spurs defeated Thunder to win the Western Conference.
- •Finals will be a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals.
- •The Spurs aim for their first title since 1999.
- •Knicks seek their first championship since 1973.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — San Antonio Spurs knock off the defending champs, will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs Shock Thunder to Punch Ticket to NBA Finals Against Knicks
"The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.The Spurs captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals 4-3 to reach the NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday against the Knicks in San Antonio.
"The San Antonio Spurs went into Oklahoma City and knocked off the defending champs on their home court in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday.
"The NBA Finals will be a rematch of the 1999 matchup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:30 AMSan Antonio Spurs knock off the defending champs, will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs went into Oklahoma City and knocked off the defending champs on their home court in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:29 AMSpurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.The Spurs captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals 4-3 to reach the NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday against the Knicks in San Antonio.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:01 AMSpurs Shock Thunder to Punch Ticket to NBA Finals Against Knicks
The NBA Finals will be a rematch of the 1999 matchup.
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