{"id":315890,"date":"2026-05-30T22:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/315890\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T22:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:25:12","slug":"devin-vassell-reveals-how-thunder-fans-tried-to-disrupt-spurs-for-game-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/315890\/","title":{"rendered":"Devin Vassell Reveals How Thunder Fans Tried to Disrupt Spurs for Game 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Antonio Spurs<\/a> are heading into a massive Game 7 in Oklahoma City<\/a>, as they\u2019ll battle the Thunder for a spot in the NBA<\/a> Finals, with the winner taking on the New York Knicks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With that, the Spurs are not only battling a very challenging opponent in OKC but also their massive fan support, as many people in the area are hoping to see the Thunder bring home their second straight championship this year.<\/p>\n

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According to San Antonio<\/a>\u2019s starter Devin Vassell<\/a>, the fans were already doing their best to hinder the Spurs\u2019 players\u2019 ability to compete seriously.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was tossing and turning for a little bit, for sure. \u2026 I know they\u2019re going to be playing music out there at that park trying to keep us up, so I was trying to get as much sleep as possible,\u201d Vassell told reporters<\/a> at Spurs\u2019 practice.<\/p>\n

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\"SanMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA \u2013 MAY 15: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in the first quarter in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 15, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The park that Vassell was referring to is Scissortail Park, located directly across from the Thunder\u2019s home venue, the Paycom Center in OKC.<\/p>\n

Vassell and his teammates certainly need as much rest as they can get for Game 7. It\u2019s been a grueling six games so far, including that double-overtime battle in Game 1. The Spurs struck first, winning that game and claiming a 1-0 series lead.<\/p>\n

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After OKC won the next two, there have been back-and-forth wins exchanged. The Spurs\u2019 113-91 win in Game 6 at San Antonio set up the decisive final game in the series.<\/p>\n

Vassell has led the team in minutes played, averaging 33.9 per game, which is just slightly ahead of fellow starting teammate Stephon Castle<\/a>\u2019s 33.4 minutes per game.<\/p>\n

In Game 1, Vassell was on the court for 51 minutes, achieving 13 points along with six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal. That helped in his team\u2019s epic double-OT win, 122-115.<\/p>\n

He got a break in the team\u2019s recent win, playing just 26 minutes, which seemed like head coach Mitch Johnson was preserving his key player for a Game 7 battle. San Antonio will be looking for big performances from Vassell and his teammates as they attempt to reach the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

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The Spurs and Thunder tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n

More news: Kyrie Irving Reveals Injury Update Amid NBA Playoffs<\/a><\/p>\n

For more about the San Antonio Spurs, head over to Newsweek Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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