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.
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.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is fired up over New York Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson and his pinkie injury.
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.
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.
Brian Windhorst joins ESPN's First Take to break down how Mitchell Robinson's injury could affect the Knicks in the NBA Finals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania has the latest on the NBA's board of governors passing new anti-tanking rules.
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.
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.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shares his thoughts on the NBA increasing AI use to aid their officials.
Adam Silver tells Pat McAfee the NBA is increasing its use of AI technology to aid officials.
Tyrese Haliburton joins Pat McAfee to discuss the state of the NBA as it pertains to players drawing foul calls.
Stephen A. Smith reflects on Becky Hammon's take on Jalen Brunson from 2023 and what it means today.
Stephen A. breaks down whether the Knicks should want to face the Spurs or Thunder more in the NBA Finals.
Stephen A. Smith shares why he was impressed with the Thunder's performance in Game 5 vs. the Spurs.
Stephen A. voices his disapproval of the Cavaliers keeping Kenny Atkinson as coach after being swept by the Knicks.
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