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Thunder Reach NBA Finals for First Time Since 2012 with 124-94 Rout of Timberwolves

They will host Game 1 of the Finals on June 5 against the Eastern Conference champion.

The Thunder are heavily favored in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals tonight in OKC, where they won Games 1 and 2 by a total of 41 points.
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May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) runs up court during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in New York on May 23, 2025.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in Game 5 and was unanimously named Western Conference finals MVP after averaging 31.4 points per game in the series.
  • The Thunder seized control early, building a 26-9 lead in the first quarter and outscoring Minnesota by as many as 39 points en route to the 124-94 victory.
  • Oklahoma City’s defense stifled the Timberwolves, holding them to 41.2% shooting and forcing 21 turnovers in the clinching game.
  • By finishing the regular season at 68-14, the Thunder secured home-court advantage for the Finals, beginning with Game 1 in Oklahoma City on June 5.
  • The Eastern Conference finals resume Thursday in New York, with the Pacers leading the Knicks 3-1 for the right to face Oklahoma City.