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Round 1, Pick 1
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2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
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2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
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2025-26 Record: 17-65, 15th in Eastern Conference
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Round 1, Pick 2
2025-26 Record: 22-60, 15th in Western Conference
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What is the key to Knicks-Spurs in NBA Finals?
What is the key to Knicks-Spurs in NBA Finals?
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Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals
— Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs started the Western Conference finals with a win in Oklahoma City, then ended the series the same way.
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Thunder say no excuses, just 'get better' as title reign ends
The Thunder tipped their cap to the Spurs after a disappointing Game 7 loss and set out to "try to get over the hump" against a team that looms as a long-term roadblock.
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Emotional Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs back to NBA Finals
The Spurs eliminated the defending champion Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, a 111-103 victory fueled by center Victor Wembanyama's 22 points and seven rebounds.
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Why Stephen A. is so excited for Spurs-Knicks Finals rematch
Stephen A. Smith joins "SportsCenter" to weigh in on the 1999 Finals rematch between the Spurs and Knicks.
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Wemby emotional talking about coach Popovich
Wemby emotional talking about coach Popovich
