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Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Wembanyama Meet in West Finals

5/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, the MVP finalists, will meet in the Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City will host San Antonio in Game 1 on May 18 at Paycom Center after sweeping Phoenix and Los Angeles in an 8-0 run with six double-digit wins.
San Antonio clinched its series by beating Minnesota 139-109 in Game 6, with Stephon Castle scoring 32 points and Wembanyama adding 19.

History

Historical Context

The Spurs’ 1999 championship—won 4-1 over the Knicks after a lockout-shortened 37-13 season and led by Finals MVP Tim Duncan—showed how a veteran-star mix can drive deep playoff runs. In 2024, that pattern reappears as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama meet in the Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center.

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Story summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, the MVP finalists, will meet in the Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City will host San Antonio in Game 1 on May 18 at Paycom Center after sweeping Phoenix and Los Angeles in an 8-0 run with six double-digit wins.
San Antonio clinched its series by beating Minnesota 139-109 in Game 6, with Stephon Castle scoring 32 points and Wembanyama adding 19.

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