OKC Thunder make the 2025 NBA Finals
OKC Thunder make the 2025 NBA Finals
As the Minnesota Timberwolves tried to catch their breath, the Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a knockout punch. The first seed left zero room for hope with a 124-94 Game 4 win to win the Western Conference Finals. They return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Returning home with a 3-1 series lead, the Thunder destroyed the Timberwolves to get over a week off before the NBA Finals start on Thursday, June 5. They led by as many as 39 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Jalen Williams had 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Chet Holmgren stepped up with 22 points and seven rebounds. The Thunder's Big 3 stepped up once again as Minnesota looked starstruck.
Paycom Center turned into a party in the second half with a lopsided lead. The Thunder will await the winner of the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. The Pacers hold a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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