Overview
- The Thunder closed out the Western Conference Finals with a dominant 124–94 win over the Timberwolves to take the series 4–1.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points with 8 assists and 7 rebounds in Game 5 to secure Western Conference Finals MVP honors.
- Center Isaiah Hartenstein added eight points, five rebounds and two blocks, becoming the second German after Dirk Nowitzki to reach the NBA Finals.
- Oklahoma City will host Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 5, marking its first Finals appearance since 2012.
- Their Finals opponent will come from the Eastern Conference, with the Indiana Pacers currently holding a 3–1 lead over the New York Knicks.