Wembanyama Wins West Finals MVP as Spurs Reach 1st NBA Finals Since 2014
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Updated · The New York Times · May 31
Wembanyama Wins West Finals MVP as Spurs Reach 1st NBA Finals Since 2014
14 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 31
111-103 in Game 7 sent San Antonio past defending champion Oklahoma City, with Victor Wembanyama breaking down in tears as the Spurs sealed their first Finals berth since 2014.
Wembanyama finished with 22 points and seven rebounds Sunday and took Western Conference finals MVP after averaging 27.3 points and 10.9 rebounds in the series.
The 7-foot-4 star said the moment fulfilled part of a childhood dream, hugging teammates on the court while stressing he is still chasing the bigger trophy.
New York now awaits in an NBA Finals rematch of 1999, with Game 1 set in four days as Wembanyama shifts from celebration to a title bid.
Can the Spurs' young core overcome fatigue to defeat the veteran New York Knicks in the NBA Finals?
How will the Thunder use their draft picks and assets to retool after this stunning playoff exit?