Spurs reach NBA Finals as Wembanyama, Spike Lee get dream matchup

Wembanyama's Spurs reach the NBA Finals at last.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read

Victor Wembanyama and Spike Lee got their dream NBA Finals matchup. 👀 (via @Spurs) https://t.co/xmCuhknvRH Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: NBA on NBC posted that Victor Wembanyama and longtime courtside fixture Spike Lee got their dream NBA Finals matchup, sharing the moment via the Spurs. San Antonio has clinched its place on the league's biggest stage, with Wembanyama, who sought out Popovich after the Spurs' Game 7 win in OKC, headlining the run. The Finals are set after both finalists came through their conference brackets.

Why it matters: It is San Antonio's return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and Wembanyama's first trip to the championship round. For a franchise built around its young centerpiece, reaching the Finals marks a milestone moment in the Wembanyama era and validates the rebuild that surrounded him.

By the numbers: San Antonio's opponent enters on an 11-game winning streak to reach the Finals, its first Finals appearance since 1999 and seeking a first title since 1973. That sets up a rematch of the 1999 championship series 27 years later.

What to watch: Watch the series opener and how San Antonio's defense, anchored by Wembanyama's reach, holds up on the league's brightest stage.

Sources

@NBAonNBC 2026-06-03T16:36:54.004293+00:00

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