The Oklahoma City Thunder are making a triumphant return to the NBA Finals, having defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. This marks the Thunder’s first appearance in the NBA Finals since 2012 and caps off an impressive playoff run.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been leading the charge, showcasing his scoring prowess with 29.9 points per game in the playoffs, while also demonstrating solid playmaking skills with 6.9 assists per game. He is just one game away from having the most 30-point, five-assist games in NBA history.
The Thunder’s dominant performance was on display against the Timberwolves, as they built a 26-9 lead after the first quarter and took a 39-point advantage at one point. This margin of victory is one of the largest in a Conference Finals clincher in NBA history.
Notably, the Thunder became one of three teams in NBA history to lose a game by 40 or more points and still win the series. Their success was highlighted by a 4-1 series victory over the Timberwolves.
The Thunder’s playoff run has been marked by blowout wins, with four games featuring scores of 30 or more points. The team’s young roster, which ranked as one of the youngest in the league before the season began, has risen to prominence and is now headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Their impressive performance earned them a spot among the top teams in playoff history, including those who have won NBA championships.
Source: https://www.nba.com/news/5-key-stats-from-okc-run-to-2025-nba-finals