The Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5, clinching their first NBA Western Conference title since 2012. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 4-1 series win and an NBA Finals berth. The Thunder now wait to face either the Pacers or Knicks starting June 5.
Oklahoma City Thunder knotted their Western Conference Semifinals with the Denver Nuggets at two games apiece after a gritty 92-87 Game 4 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 25 points, while a record-low first quarter set the stage for a tough defensive contest. The series heads back to Oklahoma City for a crucial Game 5.