Yesterday, the Thunder were eliminated by the Spurs, ending their title defense. As a result, the NBA has seen a different champion for eight consecutive years since 2019: 2019 Raptors, 2020 Lakers, 2021 Bucks, 2022 Warriors, 2023 Nuggets, 2024 Celtics, 2025 Thunder, and 2026 Spurs or Knicks.

What kind of moment is worth dedicating an entire post to? Last night, lying in bed, I reviewed the fourth quarter of Game 7 between the Spurs and the Thunder. With five minutes left in the game and a nine-point deficit, the Thunder grabbed a loose ball in the Spurs' offensive half. SGA led a fast break and found McCain on the left side of the court.

The Spurs defeated the defending champion Thunder 111-103 on the road to win Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. After 12 years, San Antonio returns to the NBA Finals. Wembanyama: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Champagnie: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Castle: 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Fox: 15 points, 5 assists, 3 steals; Harper: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Vassell: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Keldon: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Kornet: 2 points, 4 rebounds.

Today's topic is about the CBA. However, if I were to give such praise to Zhang Zhenlin, many people would surely comment things like "MVP of the losing team," "Only XXX in the world," "head-clutching," and so on. Honestly, it's quite boring—it's time to move on. Also, if you claim Zhang Zhenlin made the national team because of connections, I strongly disagree.

As of June 1 Beijing time, the Finals MVP odds have been updated, with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama leading the pack and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in second. A total of 12 players from both teams made the list, with the specific rankings as follows—1. Wembanyama (-190), 2. Brunson (+225), 3. Towns (+2000), 4. Anunoby (+5000), 5. Castle (+7500), 6.

On June 1st Beijing time, the day after being eliminated in the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder held their end-of-season press conference. Regular season MVP Alexander bluntly said the team failed to meet its title defense target, making this season a failure for him. "I didn't achieve the set goal," Alexander said. "I didn't get the desired outcome. But in my career, I often see myself more clearly and achieve the greatest growth when I face setbacks."

On June 1, NBA insider Sean Deveney reported that the Thunder must address their growing payroll. This means they need to shed salary, making teams with cap space prime trade partners. Several teams have cap room this summer, including the Bulls, Nets, and Lakers.

On June 1 Beijing time, a young NBA fan fell from a moving vehicle while celebrating the Spurs' playoff victory, suffering a critical head injury. According to San Antonio's News 4, the 17-year-old's identity has not yet been released. The incident occurred last Friday during celebrations after the Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, forcing a Game 7 in the Western Conference series. He is now in critical condition and has been declared brain dead.

On June 1, Beijing time, Lakers reporter Buha stated that the team would prioritize keeping Austin Reaves over LeBron James in contract negotiations. "If it comes down to a choice between offering Reaves a five-year deal averaging $40 million per season or giving James a one-year, $40 million contract, the Lakers would favor the long-term option."

The class of the 2.24m "alien" helps the Spurs overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals, thus returning to the overall finals after many years of absence.