Turin, 29 May (LaPresse) – After thirteen years, OKC is back in the NBA Finals. The Thunder dominated Game 5 against Minnesota in front of their fans with a 124-94 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was once again the star of the show with 34 points and, to cap off the reigning MVP's season, he also had 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Oklahoma City dominated from the first quarter, allowing Minnesota just 9 points, and controlled the rest of the game thanks to Chet Holmgren (22 points) and Jalen Williams (19). With a 4-1 lead over Minnesota, the Thunder won the Western Conference and became the first team to qualify for the Finals.
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