Overview

• The Thunder closed out Minnesota 124–94 in Game 5 to seal the Western Conference Finals series 4–1 at home
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points and earned MVP of the Western Conference Finals
• Oklahoma City’s defense, anchored by Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, forced 21 Timberwolves turnovers and limited Minnesota to 32 first-half points
• Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren provided key secondary scoring, highlighting the rise of the Thunder’s young core
• Indiana holds a 3–1 lead over New York in the Eastern Conference Finals for the right to meet Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals