Spurs Advance to Western Finals as Pistons Force Game 7

San Antonio’s 30‑point victory over Minnesota secured its first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2017. The Spurs entered the game with a 3‑2 series lead and maintained control throughout. Detroit, trailing 3‑2 in its Eastern semifinal, needed a win to stay alive.

San Antonio scored 139 points while holding Minnesota to 109, a 30‑point margin. Victor Wembanyama, ejected in Game 4 for an elbow to Naz Reid’s throat, said he avoided retaliation and focused on playing basketball. Detroit’s 115‑94 win over Cleveland was paced by Cade Cunningham’s 21 points, including five three‑pointers.

The Spurs will now face the top‑seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, a series where San Antonio posted a 4‑1 regular‑season record against Oklahoma City. Detroit must win Game 7 on the road in Cleveland to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Watch for the Spurs‑Thunder opener and the Pistons‑Cavaliers decisive game next weekend.