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Mitch Johnson Credits Luke Kornet’s Block as a Key Moment in Spurs’ WCF Game 7 Win

"The biggest play of the game might've been Luke Kornet's block," Johnson said, highlighting that box score numbers and stats don't mean everything. Kornet stuffing Isaiah Hartenstein at the rim turned the tide in the Spurs' favor, which eventually helped secure the win. Johnson also praised Keldon Johnson for his monster three-pointers and the team's overall rebounding efforts.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Luke Kornet's Clutch Block In Game 7 Being Compared To LeBron James' Feats

Kornet subbed in for Wemby as the latter had racked up five fouls. He immediately made an impact, blocking I-Hart's fastbreak layup at 6:31 which then led to a Castle jumper, resulting in a 4-point swing. "Someone from the bench yelled, ‘Who is it? LeBron James?’ We’ll see which one has more staying power in the record books," said Kornet.

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Julian Champagnie Confident Spurs Fans Will Show Out in NBA Finals

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Julian Champagnie Confident Spurs Fans Will Show Out in NBA Finals

Champagnie isn't worried about Knicks fans traveling and taking over the NBA Finals, even during Spurs home games. "We're not too worried about their fans. I'm 100% sure that the same way Knicks fans will travel, San Antonio fans will travel," Champagnie said. Being a New Yorker, he understands how passionate Knicks fans are, but isn't worried about it.

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3 months ago

Julian Champagnie Hilariously Jokes About Luke Kornet’s Shocking Speed During Clutch Block

Champagnie was stunned by Kornet's speed during his clutch 4th quarter chasedown block on Isaiah Hartenstein. "I've never seen Luke run that fast," Champagnie said, roasting Kornet's usual speed. "I've seen him running the court, like rim-running, he was hauling man." Champagnie appreciated Kornet's speed and effort to make the block, emphasizing the impact of his chasedown block.

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What WNBA Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule(May 31)

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What WNBA Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule(May 31)

Las Vegas visits Golden State today at 3:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock, giving the defending champion Aces a national TV test against the fast-starting Valkyries. Golden State’s defense and balance have made it one of the league’s early surprises, while Las Vegas needs A’ja Wilson’s dominance and steadier guard play to answer questions after recent inconsistency away from home.

By Raahib Singh

Game 7 Home-Court Advantages Keep Shrinking in Recent History

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Game 7 Home-Court Advantages Keep Shrinking in Recent History

Home court may not mean what it once did in NBA Game 7s. Over the past six years, home teams have been just 9-12, a 42.8% win rate, after once dominating these spots. Before 2020, home teams were 106-29 in Game 7s, winning 78.5%. Last night, Thunder became the latest to fall in a Game 7 at home.

By Raahib Singh

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