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Thunder look ahead after playoff loss to Spurs in West finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:17 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Thunder look ahead after playoff loss to Spurs in West finals

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder began their offseason following a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals on May 30, 2026. Chet Holmgren struggled offensively, attempting just two shots, while Spurs' Victor Wembanyama outperformed him throughout the series. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault expressed continued support for Holmgren, who had a standout season with career-high averages of 17.1 points and 8.9 rebounds. Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also emphasized the importance of Holmgren, citing his role in the team's success. Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on the season, describing his performance as a failure and stressing the need for improvement next season.

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Key Details

•Thunder eliminated by Spurs in Game 7 of the West finals.
•Chet Holmgren scored only two points in decisive game.
•Victor Wembanyama outperformed Holmgren in the series.
•Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on team goals and future improvement.
•Thunder coaching staff remains supportive of Holmgren's potential.

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9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder, a day after playoff elimination in West finals, start process of looking ahead

What they're saying

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Chet Holmgren attempted two shots in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. If the ballyhooed matchup in the West finals was Holmgren vs. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, then it was a one-sided one. Wembanyama had the superior numbers in the series and the Spurs wound up prevailing, while Holmgren was barely a factor offensively with the Thunder season on the line Saturday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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