The initiative in the decisive game more often belonged to the Spurs, who built a 14-point lead in the first half (27:13), and had an 11-point advantage in the 3rd quarter (76:65). However, before the final quarter, the teams were separated by just 3 points (80:77).
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When in the 4th quarter the San Antonio team pulled away again by double digits (107:95), the hosts, playing without the injured Jalen Williams, simply had no strength left for another comeback.
The winners were once again led to victory by the Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, who scored 22 points (4/10 2pt, 3/5 3pt, 5/7 ft), grabbed 7 rebounds, and made 2 assists.
Julian Champagnie added 20 points to the victory, Stephon Castle – 16, De’Aaron Fox – 15, Dylan Harper – 12.
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The Oklahoma team was not saved by leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35 points (10/16 2pt, 2/5 3pt, 9/11 ft) and 9 assists. Cason Williams scored 17 points for the losing side, with Alex Caruso and Jared McCain each scoring 12.
In the big NBA final, the Spurs will face the New York Knicks, who crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference final.
