May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) react after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on pace to do something special.
After receiving the MVP trophy, he led the Thunder to a victory Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 38 points, eight assists and three steals. The Thunder lead the series 2-0.
“It felt really good,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I feel like my emotions were so high that I was a little bit tired out there, especially at the start. I was a little too juiced up. A special moment. I’m happy we won so I can really enjoy the last couple of days and soak it all up. That really helps. Shout out to the team. We played well again tonight and head to Minnesota up 2-0.”