The Thunder's big three–Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (series MVP), Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren–have arrived in the NBA Finals, announcing themselves as the rightful Western Conference champs in a blowout victory over the wilting Wolves. OKC was electric in front of (truly) Loud City, zapping a Minnesota team clearly overwhelmed by the intensity of the Thunder's play.
Minny scored 9 pitiful first quarter points, and were as likely to turn the ball over as make a shot for the entire first half. Minnesota didn't fold to open the second, but they couldn't muster any real comeback momentum while Shai (34/8/7/2) continued to cook.