Spurs upset defending champs in Western Conference Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the defending champions in seven games during the Western Conference Finals, showcasing their emergence as a competitive team. Barnes highlighted uncertainty in predicting future success for teams reaching the Finals, referencing franchises like Oklahoma City and Milwaukee. The current climate in the league suggests an unpredictable playoff, with no guarantees of improvement for past contenders.
- •San Antonio Spurs beat the defending champions in Game 7.
- •Barnes emphasizes unpredictability in playoff success.
- •Previous top teams like OKC and Milwaukee failed to establish dominance.
- •The result reshapes expectations for future NBA seasons.
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