The defending champions are out, and the San Antonio Spurs are heading to the NBA Finals.

On Episode 64 of Harrison Talks Pod, we break down the Spurs' 111-103 Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and discuss why this feels like the official arrival of San Antonio as a championship contender.

We examine Victor Wembanyama's Western Conference Finals MVP performance, Stephon Castle's breakout postseason, Dylan Harper's growth under playoff pressure, and the impact De'Aaron Fox has had on accelerating the Spurs' timeline. We also discuss the role players who helped swing the series, including Julian Champagnie's huge shooting performances and Keldon Johnson's fourth-quarter scoring bursts.

From Oklahoma City's perspective, we look at another strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the challenges facing Chet Holmgren, injuries that impacted the Thunder throughout the series, and what this loss means for the defending champions moving forward.

Finally, we preview the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. We discuss the key matchups, including Victor Wembanyama vs Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson vs De'Aaron Fox, and whether the Knicks' experience can overcome San Antonio's athleticism, depth, and momentum.

Topics include:

• Spurs vs Thunder Game 7 breakdown

• Victor Wembanyama's rise to superstardom

• Stephon Castle's playoff breakout

• De'Aaron Fox's impact on San Antonio

• What went wrong for Oklahoma City

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance

• Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals preview

• Wembanyama vs Towns matchup analysis

• Brunson vs Fox matchup analysis

• Early Finals storylines and X-factors

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