San Antonio Spurs defeat Oklahoma City Thunder and advance to NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111–103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs will face the winner of the Eastern Conference in the championship series.

The San Antonio Spurs secured their place in the NBA Finals by beating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111–103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

The game was closely contested throughout – San Antonio led 32–25 at the end of the first quarter, but Oklahoma City rallied in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 57–53 by halftime. The third quarter ended in a 24–24 tie, but in the fourth quarter the Spurs pulled away decisively, outscoring the Thunder 31–26 in the final frame.

The Spurs' victory means the defending champion Thunder have been eliminated from the tournament. San Antonio now awaits the start of the NBA Finals series, where they will face the winner of the Eastern Conference.