Oklahoma City has needed contributions from just about everyone on the roster throughout the playoffs. After a quick series against Memphis, Oklahoma City embar

The box score would suggest that Julius Randle (28 points, eight rebounds, one assist) won his matchup against Chet Holmgren (15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks) in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Those who watched the game know better.

Oklahoma City's defense clamps down, Anthony Edwards can't answer and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander perseveres at the foul line in Game 1 of the West Finals.

OKC defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Tuesday's Game 1 at Paycom Center with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way as he has all season. The MVP candidate finished with 31 points, nine assists, five rebounds and three steals and spearheaded a strong second-half comeback effort.

After a strong showing on defense throughout the regular season, Oklahoma City's defense has carried the team to two playoff series wins.

The 2025 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year and the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft were selected to the First Team. Game 6 of Celtics-Knicks was the most-watched program for May 16 across all of television. Which players did 13 of the best 2025 NBA Draft prospects compare themselves to?

The matchups are set for the 2025 NBA conference finals, as the Thunder will meet the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals and the Knicks will play the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.