Spurs Fans Cheer ‘Air Corgi’ After Predicting Victor Wembanyama’s Team Will Win NBA Finals in 7 Games

"Air Corgi" backed the San Antonio Spurs to beat the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

Spurs Fans Cheer ‘Air Corgi’ After Predicting Victor Wembanyama’s Team Will Win NBA Finals in 7 Games

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The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, will be taking on a red-hot New York Knicks in the NBA Finals this year. Both teams have been the best teams from their respective Conferences.

With all eyes on the NBA Finals, one of the biggest ball-knowers has had its say with a pick for the 2026 NBA Finals. One Corgi, affectionately known as “Air Corgi,” has made a name for itself by predicting the winners of major sporting events.

The method of predicting is fascinating and has become popular across social media. The Air Corgi jumps and hits an inflatable ball from the top of a stairway when tossed its way. The ball falls into one of the two baskets, which are marked with one of the team logos. In the most recent video, Air Corgi is seen predicting the Spurs to win the NBA Finals in seven games.

There is a lot of hype surrounding the matchup between the Spurs and the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama has been nearly unguardable during these playoffs and has been the difference maker on both ends of the court. He was named the Western Conference Finals MVP for his performances against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the previous round.

Similarly, Jalen Brunson has got the Knicks fans believing again. The Knicks have had their fair share of critics throughout the season. But with Brunson leading the way, they have been made to eat their words. The former Dallas Mavericks star has taken his side one step closer to a championship after winning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

The NBA Finals will see both the Spurs and the Knicks looking to end their respective title droughts. The Knicks have not won a championship in 53 years, while the Spurs have not won a championship since 2014.

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Air Corgi made a surprise appearance at the Spurs finals pep rally

It has been a while since Spurs fans saw their team in the NBA Finals. They made it to multiple Finals in the 2000s till 2014. Hence, the excitement is higher than ever heading into such an important series.

During the Spurs finals pep rally, Air Corgi was seen on stage. It was lifted from a bag, and the Spurs mascot was seen carrying it.

The Air Corgi’s surprise appearance drew loud cheers from the Spurs crowd. The Air Corgi has predicted the Spurs to win a seven-game thriller. It has predicted the Spurs to win Games 1, 4, 5, and 7. Meanwhile, the Knicks fans will not be too happy with the prediction.

Extra rest may help the New York Knicks

While Victor Wembanyama is the game-changer for the Spurs, the Knicks are in the form of their lives heading into the NBA Finals. The Knicks are currently on an 11-match winning streak as they have not lost a match since going 2-1 down to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round.

NBA Insider Brian Windhorst believes the Knicks’ main advantage is the extra days of rest.

The Knicks’ advantage isn’t so much as an experience thing, it’s a rest thing. The Knicks have played four fewer games than the Spurs. History tells us that the rest difference will make the difference.

Brian Windhorst on NBA Today

The Knicks have had five extra days of rest compared to the Spurs, who are coming off an intense seven-game battle against the defending champions. History is on the Knicks’ side, as teams coming off a sweep have a 20-4 series record in the NBA playoffs against teams coming off a Game 7.

However, the Spurs will be looking to make the most of their home court advantage when the series gets underway on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center. Both teams will be looking to make history.

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