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Spurs Secure Game 7 Against Thunder: Wembanyama’s Impact and Gilgeous-Alexander’s Struggle

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The San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive Game 7 with a 118-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks to Victor Wembanyama’s impressive performance. Wembanyama scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, making his presence felt in this crucial matchup. Jason McIntyre discussed whether Wembanyama can maintain this momentum into the final game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had challenges on the court, raising questions about his impact on the Thunder’s chances in the series. The team faces an added setback as guard Jalen Williams will miss Game 7 due to a hamstring injury, as reported by ESPN. Williams initially injured his hamstring in Game 2, limiting his participation in subsequent games.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged Williams’ effort to contribute despite not being at full strength. Daigneault expressed admiration for Williams’ willingness to play through his injury, emphasizing that his brief appearance in Game 6 was not the cause of the team’s defeat.

He’s obviously not 100%, but he did everything he could for us,” said Daigneault.

Jalen Williams underwent wrist surgery in the last off-season but played a significant part in the Thunder’s previous run to the NBA Finals, participating in 33 regular-season games this year before the playoffs began.

Saturday’s Game 7 winner will advance to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks, who recently ended a long Finals appearance drought by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.

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