The Western Conference Finals are going to Game 7. The San Antonio Spurs blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6, with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs passing their biggest test yet and forcing one more game with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize break down what Game 6 meant for Wemby’s growing playoff legacy, how San Antonio responded under pressure, and why Oklahoma City’s collapse puts the spotlight back on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After SGA struggled in a closeout opportunity, what does he need to prove in Game 7?
Then, the crew asks what’s really at stake beyond the Finals: Wemby, SGA, Chet Holmgren, De’Aaron Fox, the coaches, and the NBA’s next era. Plus, the NBA approved major draft lottery reform beginning in 2027, including a new “3-2-1” system, expanded lottery and better odds for play-in losers. How will teams try to game the new system?
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00:00 Game 7 Stakes: Spurs vs. Thunder
12:01 Individual Legacies & Superstar Narratives
24:00 NBA Draft Lottery Changes
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