The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5, winning the Western Conference finals 4-1 and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. Despite the victory, Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized the team's need for continued improvement. Chet Holmgren contributed 22 points, while the Timberwolves struggled with shooting and turnovers. The Thunder will face either the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks in the Finals.

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