Spurs-Thunder will be record-tying 5th Game 7 in the NBA so far in these playoffs
The upcoming Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder marks the fifth such game in this year's NBA playoffs, tying a record for the most Game 7s in a single postseason. Historically, home teams have a strong advantage in these decisive games, with a record of 117-42. The Spurs will be looking to make history by winning a Game 7 on the road for the first time in franchise history.
- ▪This Game 7 will take place in Oklahoma City on Saturday night.
- ▪The five Game 7s this season tie the most in a single postseason, matching records from 1994, 2014, and 2016.
- ▪Home teams have historically won 117 out of 159 Game 7s in NBA playoffs.
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