The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points, swept the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, securing their first NBA Finals berth since 2012. Gilgeous-Alexander's dominant performance earned him Western Conference Finals MVP. The Thunder's stifling defense, highlighted by 14 steals and 8 blocks, overwhelmed the Timberwolves. Oklahoma City will face the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, starting June 5th.

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