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Thunder Rout Timberwolves in Game 5, Clinch First NBA Finals Berth Since 2012

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s conference finals MVP performance capped a dominant series run that secures OKC’s home-court edge as they await 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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OKC center Chet Holmgren is an intriguing option in the player props markets for Game 5 after scoring 21 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in Game 4.

Overview

  • Oklahoma City closed out the Western Conference finals with a 124-94 Game 5 victory to win the series 4-1 and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and was unanimously chosen as the Western Conference finals MVP.
  • Chet Holmgren added 22 points and seven rebounds while Jalen Williams chipped in 19 points as the Thunder overwhelmed Minnesota with balanced scoring and stifling defense.
  • The Timberwolves committed 21 turnovers and shot 41.2% from the field, falling behind by 33 points at halftime in their second consecutive conference finals exit.
  • Oklahoma City earned home-court advantage for the Finals thanks to its league-best 68-14 regular-season record and will open Game 1 on June 5 against either the Pacers or Knicks.