Thunder Strike Fast: Oklahoma City Clinches Western Conference Title

While the Eastern Conference battle continues, the Western Conference Finals have reached their conclusion—emphatically. The Oklahoma City Thunder stormed past the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 to clinch the series and secure their place in the 2025 NBA Finals.

The Thunder were electric from the opening tip, outscoring Minnesota 65-32 in the first half and never looking back. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his MVP-caliber postseason with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, while OKC’s depth overwhelmed the Timberwolves at every level.

The Western Conference champions now await the outcome of the Pacers-Knicks series to find out who they’ll face in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, set for Wednesday, June 5. It marks a huge step forward for a young Thunder team that rebuilt through the draft and now looks ready to bring a championship back to Oklahoma.