Despite skepticism from fans and analysts, the Oklahoma City Thunder proved their critics wrong by decisively defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win their playoff series 4-1, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earning the Western Conference Finals MVP with 34 points. The Thunder’s dominant defense, which held Minnesota to a poor shooting start and limited them to just 32 first-half points, was pivotal in securing their place in the NBA Finals, set to begin on June 5. With strong performances from Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City is favored to win the championship against either the Pacers or Knicks.
