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👀 Top reactions to Spurs reaching NBA Finals
Key takeaways
- The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals.
- San Antonio defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals Saturday, prompting reaction from the sports world and beyond.
- Victor Wembanyama became the second player in NBA history to lead the team in points and rebounds per game and make the Finals in their first playoff appearance, according to ESPN Research.
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The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals.
San Antonio defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals Saturday, prompting reaction from the sports world and beyond. It's the first trip to the NBA Finals for San Antonio since 2014 -- its last championship victory. The Spurs' victory is their second road Game 7 win in franchise history.
Victor Wembanyama became the second player in NBA history to lead the team in points and rebounds per game and make the Finals in their first playoff appearance, according to ESPN Research. He averaged 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in the series.
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