Spurs' Wembanyama scores 22 to beat Thunder, setting up NBA Finals clash with Knicks

(CNA, San Antonio, May 30) In the deciding game of the NBA Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs, led by star Victor Wembanyama, defeated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on the road. They will now face the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks for the NBA title. AFP reports that the Spurs won the series 4-3. The Finals will begin on the morning of the 4th (Taiwan time) at the Spurs' home court, marking the first time in 27 years the two teams have met in the Finals. After the win, Wembanyama said, "We want more, but the feeling right now is indescribable." Wembanyama scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Julian Champagnie added 20 points, including six 3-pointers, and Stephon Castle contributed 16 points. The Spurs controlled most of the game. Champagnie praised Wembanyama, saying, "When you have the best player in the world next to you, good things happen." Wembanyama was named Western Conference Finals MVP. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in the loss. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said, "He played a great game... credit to the Spurs." Spurs coach Mitch Johnson added, "Back in October, we knew we could be a great team. Who cares about the word experience?"