Shai Shines Bright: Thunder Crush Wolves in Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder started the Western Conference Final in a great way, in which he defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in the game 1 played at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, an MVP finalist, star star, who made his 31 points out of 31 in the second half and played a key role in the magnificent victory of Thunder. After the halftime, with nine assis and 8-off-14 shoots, Shai proved that why are they one of the most bright stars of the league.

Minnesota's Julius Randal made 28 points, but his output in the second half was only eight points. Anthony Edwards, which are usually playoff scoring machine from an average of 26.5 points, struggling against OKC’s defense, only 18 points on the shooting of 5 -13 shoots. Thunder was historic in the second half - he left Wolves behind 30 points, his fourth 30-point half was in this posts, which was unmatched achievement in NBA Playoff History (2018 Warriors, 2017 Cavaliers and 2016 doubled from Cavaliers, who had two or two).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots over defenders in Thunder's Game 1 win

Gilgeous-Alexander’s Second-Half Surge Powers OKC to Victory

After 19 May, 2025, there is no sign of fatigue in Thunder after winning the hard game 7 against Denver. Minnesota, who did not play any match from May 14, was seen in comparison to it. Thanks to the brilliant start of the randal (20 points, 5-6 out of three), the Wolves made an increase of 48-44 till halftime. But Shai retained 11 points on shooting 2-13 before the break, and made a change in the third quarter.

OKC. By acquiring a 10-0 lead, 66-60 edge, and an unexpected hero, Kenrich Williams excited a crowd with a midrange jumper and a three-pointer on back-to-back possessions, which leads to lead 71-62 Thunder made his dominance on the third, defeating Minnesota 32-18 to achieved 76-66 in the fourth. In the last frame, the electric spinning sting of the consciousness in traffic shook the house, and Shai sealed the deal with a wild and one, changed the falling prayer of a shot and reached it at 91-77. Divided, while seven minutes were left.

The game will be played in Oklahoma City on Thursday, May 23, 2025, where Thunder will try to maintain its speed. Will the walls be able to return, or will Shai and OKC?