Shepherd 'flabbergasted' at how quickly Wemby has led Spurs to NBA Finals
NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins SportsCentre to discuss if he's surprised how quickly Victor Wembanyama has been able to lead the Spurs to the NBA Finals, how San Antonio's defence slowed down the Thunder throughout the series, and if he thinks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander silenced his critics with his performance in Game 7.
NBA: Spurs 111, Thunder 103
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of three-pointers, and the Spurs took down the defending champion Thunder on the road in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. SA wins series 4-3.
Keldon Johnson hits a pair of huge three-pointers for the Spurs
Keldon Johnson hits a pair of massive three-pointers for the Spurs.
Wemby, Spurs emotional after advancing to the NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs teammates are emotional after advancing to the NBA Finals to take on the Knicks.
Kornet emphatically denies Hartenstein at the rim
Luke Kornet emphatically denies Isaiah Hartenstein at the rim in the fourth quarter of Game 7.
Stephen A. fired up over Mitchell Robinson's pinkie injury
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is fired up over New York Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson and his pinkie injury.
Stephen A.: Spurs responded in Game 6 as anticipated
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith takes a closer look at how the Spurs responded in Game 6 to force a Game 7 against the Thunder.
Will Mitchell Robinson be limited in the NBA Finals?
Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson has undergone surgery on his broken right pinkie finger and plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a brace on his hand. ESPN's Get Up discusses how wearing a brace could impact his play.
Will Mitchell Robinson be limited in the NBA Finals?
Brian Windhorst joins ESPN's First Take to break down how Mitchell Robinson's injury could affect the Knicks in the NBA Finals.
How much pressure is on SGA in Game 7 for OKC?
ESPN's Get Up discusses the Spurs forcing a Game 7 against the Thunder and how much pressure will be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to deliver in the series finale.
NBA: Thunder 91, Spurs 118
Victor Wembanyama led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds in just 28 minutes, and San Antonio rained down threes to topple the Thunder and force a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, shooting 6-of-18 and putting up just 15 points. Series tied 3-3.
Shepherd: Spurs were scratching and clawing, and did everything needed to force Game 7
Victor Wembanyama set the tone from the jump in Game 6 and led the Spurs to victory at home to force a decisive Game 7 against the Thunder in the Western Conference finals. TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd breaks down Wembanyama's starring role in San Antonio's dominant win on Thursday.
What will be the key for the Thunder to close out the Spurs in Game 6?
How can the Thunder close out the Spurs in Game 6? Will Victor Wembanyama respond with a big performance tonight? NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins SportsCentre to weigh in.
Thunder look to close out Spurs and return to NBA Finals
The Thunder will look to close out the Spurs in the Western Conference finals tonight and return to the NBA Finals, where the Knicks are waiting.
Shams: NBA's board of governors passes new anti-tanking rules
ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania has the latest on the NBA's board of governors passing new anti-tanking rules.
Important for Thunder to close out Spurs in Game 6? Stephen A. weighs in
Stephen A. Smith breaks down why having Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes it important but not crucial for the Thunder to win the series tonight vs. Spurs.
Could SGA's style of play affect his legacy?
ESPN's "Get Up" crew discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's accomplishments and whether his style of play could affect how he's compared to other NBA greats.
Stephen A. has thoughts on NBA increasing AI use to aid officials
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shares his thoughts on the NBA increasing AI use to aid their officials.
Adam Silver addresses state of flopping and officiating in NBA
Adam Silver tells Pat McAfee the NBA is increasing its use of AI technology to aid officials.
Haliburton: NBA coaches are 'for sure' teaching players how to draw fouls
Tyrese Haliburton joins Pat McAfee to discuss the state of the NBA as it pertains to players drawing foul calls.
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