Thunder Crush Timberwolves Behind Stellar Performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

On Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves, with an impressive score of 124-94, fueled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's remarkable 34 points. This victory marks the Thunder's inaugural appearance in the NBA Finals since 2012. With a decisive 4-1 series win in the Western Conference, the team is set to host Game One of the Finals on June 5. Gilgeous-Alexander, the MVP of the series, also contributed eight assists and seven rebounds. He stated, "This is a step forward, but our journey isn't complete. We’re determined to stay focused and prepare." Oklahoma City will face either the New York Knicks or the Indiana Pacers for the championship. Notably, at an average age of 25.6, they are the youngest team in the Finals since 1977.