The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, securing their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2012. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's outstanding performance, with 34 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, earned him the WCF MVP award. This victory solidifies Gilgeous-Alexander's place in history, making him one of four players in the last two decades to win both the regular season MVP and reach the NBA Finals in the same season, joining legends like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. OKC now awaits the Eastern Conference Finals winner to determine their opponent in the Finals.
The Thunder secured a berth in the NBA Finals with a dominant 124-94 win against the Timberwolves, marking a significant achievement for the franchise.
SGA's performance in the Western Conference Finals, averaging stellar statistics, positions him among elite company, having won MVP and reached the Finals in the same season.
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