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Oklahoma City Thunder Reach NBA Finals


In a remarkable turnaround, the Oklahoma City Thunder, just three years removed from one of the worst records in the Western Conference, have clinched the top seed and advanced to the NBA Finals. They defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94, winning the conference finals in five games and setting the stage for their first Finals appearance since 2012. Oklahoma City will face either Indiana or New York, who currently leads their series, and will host Games 1 and 2 due to their top playoff seed.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, recently named NBA MVP, led the Thunder with 34 points in the decisive game, showcasing the team’s remarkable depth and versatility. The Thunder’s journey back to the Finals has been notably swift; after winning only 22 games in 2021 and steadily improving with 24 wins in the following year, they achieved 40 in 2023, 57 last season, and a staggering 68 this current season—tying for the fourth-most wins in NBA history.

Oklahoma City’s resurgence has been fortified by strategic acquisitions, notably the haul of draft picks from the 2019 trade of superstar Paul George, which included the signing of undrafted player Lu Dort, who has become a key defensive asset. Drafting talents like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren has also contributed significantly, with both players now prominent scorers on the team.

This season, Oklahoma City swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and overcame the Denver Nuggets in the semifinals, continuing their impressive climb. Yet, despite their history of contention, the franchise has never won an NBA championship since relocating in 2008, making this upcoming Finals an opportunity for redemption.

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