The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are set to clash in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. According to one source, NBA fans deserve nothing less than a full dose of the reigning champs vs. Victor Wembanyama. Some believe this matchup could be this generation’s Lakers-Celtics.
The game will determine which team faces the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
Spurs Favoured by Narrow Margin
Eleven writers have made their predictions for the game. The Spurs were picked by a slight majority, receiving 6 of the 11 votes.
One writer believes the Spurs appear to be the healthier team right now. Another suggests that the Spurs have been the more physical team since the “hard foul” order from Wembanyama, and the Thunder haven’t responded.
Another writer thinks Wembanyama finding his outside shot early could be the final adjustment that shifts this series. They also believe if that shot is going down, the Thunder don’t have a viable counter to adjust to it.
One writer assumes Wembanyama is hyper-focused. Another writer notes that Wembanyama hasn’t put together consecutive dominant games yet.
Thunder’s Home Advantage
The Thunder have received 5 of the 11 votes. One writer notes the Thunder are 17-3 with a +17.9 point differential at Paycom Center in the postseason over the past two years.
Another writer feels the Thunder deserve the benefit of the doubt because they’ve been here before. They add that it’s taken incredible lengths to beat them on their home floor these past two seasons.
Institutional Game 7 memory is another reason stated.
Pressure on Gilgeous-Alexander
Six of the eleven writers picked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the one feeling the pressure.
One writer claims he’s had a fairly good case for being the best player in the world for the past year and change. However, Wembanyama is threatening the pecking order, appearing like the best player on the floor in multiple games while the Spurs limit SGA to a degree no team has.
- Spurs: 6 votes
- Thunder: 5 votes
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6 votes (feeling the pressure)
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