NBA players have never lost a Game 7 on their birthday, and 1 Spurs-Thunder player has theirs this time
NBA players have a unique record of never losing a Game 7 on their birthday. This trend continues as Harrison Barnes, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, celebrates his birthday during the upcoming Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Barnes has the opportunity to become the first player to win two Game 7s on his birthday.
- ▪NBA players have never lost a Game 7 on their birthday, with a record of 7-0.
- ▪Harrison Barnes will turn 34 on May 30, 2026, during the Game 7 against the Thunder.
- ▪Barnes previously won a Game 7 on his birthday in 2016 when he played for the Warriors.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:19 +0000 |
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