Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved why he's the rightful MVP of the NBA with a 38-point masterpiece against the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday.

After a dominating second half in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a commanding lead in the Western Conference Finals with newly named Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous Alexander at the help.

There is someone who the Oklahoma City Thunder simply cannot stop. They simultaneously send multiple players — sometimes about half the roster, it seems — to try to derail him. They surround him.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder are seven wins away from a championship, fans will be able to gather in groups for the rest of their playoff journey. Games 3 and 4 will be played on the road, but Paycom Center will remain packed.

Oklahoma City entered uncharted territory on Sunday afternoon, as this new-era Thunder squad embarked on its first Game 7 opportunity. The stakes were high and