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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals He Is Not Worried About Chet Holmgren After a Grueling WCF
The Spurs advanced to the Finals after three players age 22 or younger combined for 48 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists, officials said.
The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game Seven at Paycom Center, advancing to the NBA Finals to face the Knicks.
Amid the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City played shorthanded due to injuries that sidelined offensive creators Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, complicating their defense against the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama dominated for the Spurs, while Thunder forward Chet Holmgren struggled with four points and four rebounds in 33 minutes on just one of two shot attempts.
Despite scoring 35 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and coach Mark Daigneault's Thunder could not overcome the deficit, ending their bid for a repeat championship.
Analysts criticized Holmgren's hesitant offensive play against Wembanyama, while both young franchises prepare for offseason development and potential future playoff rematches.