The Thunder headed for its first NBA Finals since 2012
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Oklahoma City Thunder He has won four titles since moving from Seattle.
Thunder is the king of the Western Conference after dealing with people Minnesota Timberwolves124-94, in Game 5 of the Wednesday Night Meeting Final.
This is the first time the Thunder has been in the NBA Finals since 2012. Young Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden were defeated by the super team, the Miami Heat led by LeBron James.
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Oklahoma City Thunderguard Shy Gilgauss Alexander (2) Points The first half of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Basketball Playoffs against the Minnesota Timber Wolves in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
However, the Times have been dark in recent years, but Durant left after the 2015-16 season after a 3-1 lead over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors in the conference finals of that season. After the Warriors returned favors to James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Durant headed westward into the Bay Area to win two titles.
While that happened, it prompted a rebuild that took a team that had approached the bottom of the league standings just four years ago.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 34 points, while Chet Holmgren added 22 points. Jalen Williams added 19 points and 8 rebounds to Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunderguard Shy Gill Gas Alexander (2) and forward Chetholm Glen (7) will celebrate their play against the Minnesota Timber Wolves during the second game of the Western Conference Finals at Faithcom Center in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. (Alonzo Adams-Immagn image)
Oklahoma City plays Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks In the final. Indiana leads the Eastern Conference Finals Series 3-1 in Game 5, which will be held in New York City on Thursday.
Oklahoma City will earn a home court advantage when the final begins on June 5th for its league-leading 68-14 regular season record.
Julius Randle scored 24 points and Anthony Edwards added 19 to the Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City opened the game with an 11-3 run and expanded its advantage throughout the first quarter. Cason Wallace drained three pointers at the end of the period to raise Thunder to 26-9 as the first quarter expired.
Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Shy Gilgauss Alexander (2) leaves the court after beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs at the PayCom Center. (Alonzo Adams-Immagn image)
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Oklahoma City led 65-32 at halftime and headed 88-62 into the fourth quarter.
The Thunder moved from Seattle in the 2000s and won the 1979 NBA title.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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