2026 NBA Season

[jaberwock]

One last game and we are going to see who is going to win the league. I know there is also a series against Knicks as well, but it is honestly just performative at this point to me, I honestly feel like whoever wins this game, will beat Knicks and become the champions. Is it possible for Knicks to win? Well in theory anything could happen of course, we can't be 100% sure.

But I am 95% sure that whoever wins this game, will go to finals and beat Knicks. This is why betting on this game is very important. Jalen missing the game will be important of course, but they did play without him and won before so it is not end of the days, it's not like they are missing SGA, or not even Dort or Chet, I feel like Jalen is fine to lose for now.

[Velvet78]

i wasn't giving the Spurs any chance at all. i was absolutely sure OKC would take the series one way or another with their experience advantage. but I was wrong. most of these Spurs players are playing in the playoffs for the first time in their careers and they fought tooth and nail to make it to the finals. this is a massive deal.

Thunder were seriously favoured for Game 7 really. But Spurs played the game so dominantly! Thunder weren't even able to lead the game for long. It must be for like 1-2 minutes only...

I'm going to enjoy the final series between Spurs and Knicks more honestly. It would be great to see a different champion this time. I hope Knicks become champions. The last time they made it was like 53 years ago.

[meser#]

 NBA Finals finalists were determined after Game 7. The Spurs will face the New York Knicks.
The Spurs won the first game of the OKC series and then won the last game to advance to the finals.

Wemby was good for the Spurs, but I think the most crucial player for them was Champaigne. He made some very important three-pointers, especially in the third quarter.

For OKC, Shai scored around his average, but Alex Caruso wasn't good in this game. He attempted six three-pointers but only made one. That's a very bad statistic for him. He had done much better in previous games.

I expect the final game to be very exciting. My favorite is the Knicks.

[Questat]

I expect the final game to be very exciting. My favorite is the Knicks.

Good luck with your Knicks, but I will be rooting for the Spurs here because they had the tougher journey by beating the defending champion.

In the regular season this year, their record was 2-2, so we can say they are really evenly matched. But I would see the Knicks as similar to OKC because Brunson plays like SGA. If he gets limited, then the Spurs have a good chance to beat them.

We have seen how strong the Spurs are. Even if Wemby does not score much, the others can still step up with good 3-point shooting and solid defense. I think this is an interesting matchup, and hopefully we see another Game 7.

[freedomgo]

We have seen how strong the Spurs are. Even if Wemby does not score much, the others can still step up with good 3-point shooting and solid defense. I think this is an interesting matchup, and hopefully we see another Game 7.

Good luck with your Knicks, but I will be rooting for the Spurs here because they had the tougher journey by beating the defending champion.

In the regular season this year, their record was 2-2, so we can say they are really evenly matched. But I would see the Knicks as similar to OKC because Brunson plays like SGA. If he gets limited, then the Spurs have a good chance to beat them. We have seen how strong the Spurs are. Even if Wemby does not score much, the others can still step up with good 3-point shooting and solid defense. I think this is an interesting matchup, and hopefully we see another Game 7.

series odds now..

https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/new-york-knicks-vs-san-antonio-spurs-opening-odds-nba-finals-series-preview

Spurs -205 and Knicks
Knicks +170

[danherbias07]

I watched the live game, and I watched the replay. It's still made me tear up in my eye.

A young team is getting the success of winning the Western Conference Finals against the reigning champion OKC Thunder. Sure, some would say that is because they don't have Jalen Williams, but it's part of the game. If ever Vassell or Champagnie is injured, will they say the same thing?
This is a young team that is actually just trying to get some experience for the next years to come, but they played so well that they won the game. The key player of the game was actually Fox. A veteran perspective, and a veteran experience. It made a big difference. His shots were telling that he had been there, and there's no rattling in his skin. He can make it all. Without Fox, the team may have been eliminated earlier. I think that's why every young team will definitely need a veteran in their midst.

[Japinat]

The key player of the game was actually Fox. A veteran perspective, and a veteran experience. It made a big difference. His shots were telling that he had been there, and there's no rattling in his skin. He can make it all. Without Fox, the team may have been eliminated earlier. I think that's why every young team will definitely need a veteran in their midst.

He was actually struggling in this series, but in Game 7 he made sure that his shots would fall. It was not only about scoring too, he also made good decisions and moved the ball well. The Spurs are not just about one player, Fox or Wemby. Everyone is contributing, even the rookie Harper has been praised by the fans because of his contribution. He does not play like a rookie anymore.

The good thing is they trust each other, and that is a strong foundation for the Spurs.

[arwin100]

The key player of the game was actually Fox. A veteran perspective, and a veteran experience. It made a big difference. His shots were telling that he had been there, and there's no rattling in his skin. He can make it all. Without Fox, the team may have been eliminated earlier. I think that's why every young team will definitely need a veteran in their midst.

He was actually struggling in this series, but in Game 7 he made sure that his shots would fall. It was not only about scoring too, he also made good decisions and moved the ball well. The Spurs are not just about one player, Fox or Wemby. Everyone is contributing, even the rookie Harper has been praised by the fans because of his contribution. He does not play like a rookie anymore.

The good thing is they trust each other, and that is a strong foundation for the Spurs.

I don't expect anything big on his return, since he came back from serious injury. Good thing his teammates step up and they end up in good place now. But still we have seen Fox doing great and help his teammates on game 7.

Their win on game 7 is a total team effort and its great to see this young team thrive to win and make the powerhouse team collapsed. Now their big challenge is Knicks, although they maybe not as lethal as OKC but still  this team is well motivated and hyped with their latest success achieved. Looking to see more intense plays between Spurs and Knicks.

[tech30338]

I think it’s time to watch some interesting basketball finals, I have always expected Spurs to be in the finals and I knew they were going to make it to the Finals with the way they were playing against the OKC which was an unbelievable performance, I was expecting San Antonio Spurs to be in the finals for a long time ago now which I feel they should’ve have beaten the OKC, just the way that Knicks beat the Cavs with no response.

OKC is a stronger team compared to the Knicks and I’m happy how they’ve been playing it was a massive performance from both of the teams they should a true spirits, but the better team (Spurs) won the game comfortably with a good performance.

i wasn't giving the Spurs any chance at all. i was absolutely sure OKC would take the series one way or another with their experience advantage. but I was wrong. most of these Spurs players are playing in the playoffs for the first time in their careers and they fought tooth and nail to make it to the finals. this is a massive deal.

Jalen missing the series is a big factor also, he average above ten points per game and also can defend, surely they missed his services in the west finals showdown, also the calls are a big factors in the series, with changing the officials in game 7 is a big one also we see that flopping were not easily called in this game, also the spurs were scoring and depending better they are also well poised in the fourth quarter, fox experience before is a big thing because he knows what is going to happen, that is a big factor.

[Webetcoins]

Care to share some information? Because I've heard it a lot too, from casual fans.
The Spurs and OKC match up have already been predicted to reach game 7 even before the playoffs started. With OKC being the defending champs, they won't just allow the Spurs to continue what they did to them in the regular season.
Sure the officials in this series are messed up, but there ain't no way they rigging this series. Have you seen Wemby's dedication to beat the OKC? And OKC being able to bounce back after a blow out is just the main reason why they're the champs in 2025.

If you look at referees, the volatility of the fouls called is the reason why people are saying this could be rigged. I do not think it is rigged, I just think that referees are terrible, and been terrible for a long time now and Adam Silver does not do anything about it, but t is not because they pick sides, they are just bad overall.

Like one game OKC shot just 12 free throws all game, in another game they shot 38 and only SGA alone shot 18. So you can safely assume why people think it might be rigged.

[jakdanyel]

If you look at referees, the volatility of the fouls called is the reason why people are saying this could be rigged. I do not think it is rigged, I just think that referees are terrible, and been terrible for a long time now and Adam Silver does not do anything about it, but t is not because they pick sides, they are just bad overall.

Like one game OKC shot just 12 free throws all game, in another game they shot 38 and only SGA alone shot 18. So you can safely assume why people think it might be rigged.

After the last 2 games of the series I was convinced that it wasn't rigged.    Spurs showed such a huge character in both games and deserved to win the series to the end...

Wemby is just an amazing player man. He can do everything despite being that tall. He is one of the numbered players who help people watch NBA more excitedly.

SGA also played great last night of course. But they couldn't break their opponent's defense in the way they wanted.

[mandown]

Wembenyama played very effectively. Players like Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie provided good scoring support. For OKC, Shai was the sole scorer. Hartenstein, Holgrem, and Caruso contributed little to the score in this game. Caruso, who had been on fire with his three-pointers in previous games, only made one three-pointer in this match. If Caruso had been a little better, OKC would be in the finals today.

[redsun114]

I can't believe that Spurs did what many of us thought was not possible! Seeing them beating OKC is amazing feeling, I just saw a reel that talked about how this was not just Spurs vs OKC, this was the whole world vs OKC, because of the common hatred for the way they are playing.

I think that did get into the minds of OKC players, because in this game I did not see them flop like crazy or do anything dirty, which is normally how they play. And because of that, they ended up losing, proving that, when they do not flop or play dirty, they lose. I am so happy.

[Oasisman]

I can't believe that Spurs did what many of us thought was not possible! Seeing them beating OKC is amazing feeling, I just saw a reel that talked about how this was not just Spurs vs OKC, this was the whole world vs OKC, because of the common hatred for the way they are playing.

Not possible? Oh please. I even thought the Spurs would have ended it in 6. I mean the Spurs were 3-1 in regular season against them, all in double digit leads. They are the only team that actually beats the OKC in the regular season. That simply mean, the Spurs are the OKC's kryptonite.
And, yep! They excessively foul bait and flop which makes the game unwatchable. But to be honest, both the Spurs and Knicks flops too. The only difference is that, the OKC did it too often, and they don't even need to, because they are a power house team with real depth.

Wembenyama played very effectively. Players like Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie provided good scoring support. For OKC, Shai was the sole scorer. Hartenstein, Holgrem, and Caruso contributed little to the score in this game.

That got to show that the Spurs have much more depth than the OKC, and Wemby schooled Chet the whole series. Some people didn't think it's even a match up. Chet got afraid of the moment and got afraid of Wemby. He's the main reason why they lost, IMO.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

And seeing that the Spurs are no longer afraid and just decided to play straight up defense on them, the Thunder might have a problem with that in game 7. Yes, there could be a lot of fans here rooting for the Spurs to win as they are the underdog again.

You said it is controlled by the refs, so if the refs will favor the home team in Game 7, then most likely OKC is going to win.

But what I saw from the Spurs in Game 6 was their adjustment on SGA. They did not really double him anymore, they just showed defense for a second and then went back to the man they were defending. Because of that, the supposed kick-out passes did not happen as much because the defense recovered quickly.

That forced SGA to take tougher shots, and that is why his shooting was very poor.

Good thing that the referee call the game very fair. And SGA or the Thunder try to flop, but they know that the refs are not going to call that anymore. So they play straight up, but the thing is that the Spurs played good defense and then shoot well.

Wemby is the WC Finals MVP, now his sight in on the NBA championship against the Knicks. Fans are happy to see him in the finals and so I think the NBA viewership are going to be big in game 1.

[Fredomago]

I can't believe that Spurs did what many of us thought was not possible! Seeing them beating OKC is amazing feeling, I just saw a reel that talked about how this was not just Spurs vs OKC, this was the whole world vs OKC, because of the common hatred for the way they are playing.

I think that did get into the minds of OKC players, because in this game I did not see them flop like crazy or do anything dirty, which is normally how they play. And because of that, they ended up losing, proving that, when they do not flop or play dirty, they lose. I am so happy.

Spurs being ready to whatever tactics OKC plan against them, they managed to play good defense and the confidence that they bring during the game, it shows that they are well composed, having that selection SGA and the whole OKC unable to beat them even how hard they tried and even how effective their foul baiting strategy, Spurs find the answer to counter and we witnessed the outcome.

[passwordnow]

I can't believe that Spurs did what many of us thought was not possible! Seeing them beating OKC is amazing feeling, I just saw a reel that talked about how this was not just Spurs vs OKC, this was the whole world vs OKC, because of the common hatred for the way they are playing.

I think that did get into the minds of OKC players, because in this game I did not see them flop like crazy or do anything dirty, which is normally how they play. And because of that, they ended up losing, proving that, when they do not flop or play dirty, they lose. I am so happy.

I believed on them and never thought it will be impossible for them to beat OKC. We've seen it with their first games that they're able to beat OKC and that's why the game 7 has the potential of them beating OKC on their home court. This is what determination does and Wemby is very determined to win the game 7 and enter into the finals against the Knicks. He's said that it's like his life dependent on it.

[fullfitlarry]

Chet turning into a Ben Simmons case in game 7. Only got 4 points and when Wemby dunk on him, he losses his confidence. So I'm seeing that the Thunder might make a move on him and traded as they still have a lot of number 1 picks in the future.

And when we thought that him and Wemby are going to the future and like going against each other, it turns out to be just one sided and there are no competition as Wemby is the obvious better player.

[LogitechMouse]

Well, that's the player that the Thunder management gave a 5-year extension. His rookie deal ends this season that's why this contract will kick in next season.

I can't deny the fact that he has a huge contribution towards their championship journey last year where they won the title, but that time, Wembanyama isn't even in the playoffs and there isn't any player that has the same height as him that can go toe-to-toe with him. Now that Wemby's here, he really broke the confidence out of this player and in Game 7 where they needed him the most. In the game where they want to rely on you because your 2nd scorer is out due to an injury, you're literally a no-show and only tried to shoot 2 times. The above post was right that he's the next version of Ben Simmons.

Now that the "FLOPPING TEAM" is gone, what's next for the Thunder. This is a long shot, but there's a chance that they might pursue Giannis and if that happens, it might be over. If Giannis will go to OKC, we might see the team where you will feel that it's always one-sided whenever they play. It's like how I felt when Durant went to Golden State and won 2 titles. That's what I will be feeling. Now how can the Thunder get Giannis? Let's not forget that they have 13 FIRST ROUND PICKS and 16 SECOND ROUND PICKS. If the Bucks will go to a full rebuild, they need draft picks and the Thunder has many of it. Aside from that, they can just trade Holmgren as well. Giannis for Chet plus draft picks and role players. I will not be surprise if this happens TBH.

[Dave1]

Why is no one talking about Luke Kornet's chase down block?


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Julian Champagnie says that never seen Luke run that fast. And yeah, he was really in the zone and it was a big block. It was a game changer as that time the Thunder is going on a full run and running their lead. If not for that block, we don't know, maybe the momentum will go back to the Thunder. So it was a momentum play and we can see Wemby's reaction in the bench.