The Oklahoma City Thunder were a 7-point favorite coming into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota ...

The Thunder have the unique ability to lull opponents into diving headfirst into suboptimal strategy, and that was on display Tuesday night as the Timberwolves shot 29.4% on 51 3-point attempts.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder roared past the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

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.

The Oklahoma City Thunder fight back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first game of their NBA Western Conference ...

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves shot 35% from the field and went 15-of-51 (29.4) from 3. They shot 15-of-21 on free throws. They ...

The final four is set in the 2025 NBA playoff bracket, and the conference finals are underway. The Oklahoma City Thunder have ...

Recently-fired Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone raised eyebrows on Wednesday (AEST), seemingly declaring Oklahoma ...

The Thunder overcame a slow offensive start with relentless defense and key contributions from their depth to seize a gritty Game One victory.

The Thunder went on an extended run in the third quarter and the Timberwolves' response was to continue strafing the rim with 3s.

Add former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone to the list of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believers in the Oklahoma City Thunder star's 2024-25 MVP race ...

Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone shifts stance in MVP debate after Thunder blowout win in Game 1 of the West Finals ...