San Antonio Spurs — NBA team led by Victor Wembanyama, reached 2026 NBA Finals after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference Finals.
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The Namibian
San Antonio Spurs defeated defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in game-seven playoff thriller
“They have followed that up with a superb march through the playoffs, culminating in an against-the-odds defeat of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, beaten in a game-seven thriller on Saturday.”
Wembanyama chasing dream as Spurs face Knicks in NBA FinalsThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Western Conference Finals Game 7
“Wembanyama's 22-point haul was the cornerstone of a superb display as San Antonio stunned the reigning NBA champions 111-103 on the road to clinch a 4-3 Western Conference Finals series triumph.”
Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after Spurs stun ThunderThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven against Oklahoma City with 118-91 win
“Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven in their thrilling NBA Western Conference finals series against Oklahoma City, leading throughout an emphatic 118-91 win Thursday.”
Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against ThunderThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City 103-82 to level the NBA Western Conference finals at two games each
“Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs in a 103-82 rout of Oklahoma City on Sunday and level the NBA Western Conference finals at two games each.”
Wemby stars as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoff seriesThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97
“Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals with an emphatic 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.”
Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routedThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs are tied at 2-2 in semi-final series with Minnesota Timberwolves
“The Spurs and Timberwolves are tied at 2-2 in their best-of-seven semi-final series.”
James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffsThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 for 2-1 playoff series lead
“A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series Friday, as the red-hot New York Knicks beat Philadelphia again for a 3-0 advantage.”
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T Wolves as Knicks beat SixersThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114-93
“San Antonio rallying from 19 points down to beat the Trail Blazers 114-93 in Portland and Boston thrashing the 76ers 128-96 in Philadelphia.”
Rockets thrash Lakers, Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs returnThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs were ranked No. 3 in defensive ratings
“Wembanyama led the league in blocks per game (3.08) for a third straight season and helped lead the Spurs to the No.3 ranking in defensive ratings.”
Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the yearThe Namibian
San Antonio Spurs achieved 10th straight win, 26 wins in past 28 games
“San Antonio have emerged as genuine NBA title contenders in the second half of the season, winning 26 of their past 28 games.”
Wemby rampant again as Spurs rack up 10th straight winFrench superstar Victor Wembanyama, 22, guides the San Antonio Spurs into game one of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, who are seeking to end a 53-year championship drought. Wembanyama has transformed the Spurs in three seasons, from 22 wins in his debut year to a 62-win campaign this season.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
French superstar Victor Wembanyama, 22, guides the San Antonio Spurs into game one of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, who are seeking to end a 53-year championship drought. Wembanyama has transformed the Spurs in three seasons, from 22 wins in his debut year to a 62-win campaign this season.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111–103 to win the Western Conference Finals and advance to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, with the Frenchman calling an NBA championship a lifelong dream.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points and collected 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City 118-91 on Thursday to force a decisive seventh game in their NBA Western Conference finals series, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127–114 in game five of the Western Conference finals, moving within one win of a return to the NBA Finals. The Thunder now lead the series 3–2 with two games remaining.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 on Sunday, leveling the NBA Western Conference finals at two games each. The 22-year-old French center also added eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocked shots in 31 minutes.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Knicks defeated Cleveland 121-108 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and move to the brink of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points as New York stretched their playoff winning streak to 10 games.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference Finals series on Friday.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Most Valuable Player for a second straight season, receiving 83 first-choice votes out of roughly 100 ballots cast by journalists and broadcasters. Gilgeous-Alexander credited his team-mates for their support throughout the season.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 to move within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals, with the series now 3-2 in San Antonio's favor.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City, leaving the 41-year-old out of contract and uncertain whether to extend with the Lakers, seek a new team, or retire.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points with 15 rebounds and five blocks to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 playoff victory over Minnesota, giving them a 2-1 series lead. The New York Knicks also defeated Philadelphia 3-0 in their series.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the third-seeded Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the first round and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals, while the New York Knicks defeated Atlanta in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
1 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs, with Amen Thompson scoring 23 points. Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, putting them on the brink of advancing.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, 22, was named the NBA's defensive player of the year on Monday with a perfect 100 votes, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award's 43-year history. The France international led the league in blocks per game for a third straight season.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 119-84 and the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their playoff openers on Sunday, while the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons 112-101 after having little rest.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
French star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-113 for their tenth consecutive victory, propelling them to second place in the Western Conference and emerging as genuine NBA title contenders.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and achieved the fastest double-double in NBA history in just 8 minutes 31 seconds as the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-110 overtime win against Detroit.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 11th straight victory, defeating the Washington Wizards 132–111. The game was marred by a first-half brawl that resulted in four player ejections.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Luka Doncic scored 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 100-92 for their sixth consecutive victory. The San Antonio Spurs also won, edging the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115 to cement second place in the Western Conference.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 145-120 on Sunday, with six Spurs players reaching double figures in the win. The victory extended San Antonio's winning streak to 15 of their last 16 games as they remain near the top of the Western Conference.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum made his triumphant return after 298 days out with a ruptured Achilles tendon, scoring 15 points as the Celtics defeated Dallas 120-100. Tatum said the emotional comeback, supported by his team and family, represented a huge step forward after months of lonely rehabilitation and self-doubt.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 field goals with a first-quarter fadeaway jumper, though the Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets. The 41-year-old also sustained a left elbow injury in the fourth quarter but returned for the final minutes.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Frans 'Rambo' Hantindi became the country's first WBA Pan-African welterweight champion despite a difficult start in the sport, initially struggling with alcohol and smoking before finding discipline through boxing at Katutura Community Hall under trainer Chris Swartbooi. Now retired from professional boxing, Hantindi credits his achievements to hard work and self-discipline, and advises young boxers to respect their coaches and avoid destructive habits.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons, with Victor Wembanyama anchoring a defensive effort that included six blocks and 17 rebounds, while Devin Vassell led the offense with 28 points.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama matched his season high with 40 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers 136-108. In an overtime thriller at Madison Square Garden, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 137-134, with Pascal Siakam scoring 30 points.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Brandon Miller scored 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to six consecutive games—their longest since March 2016.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →