The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City entered Wednesday’s Game 5 looking to clinch the series and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 with a victory.
That is exactly what it appears the Thunder are heading towards as they have dominated the first half of the game as they hold a 65-32 lead at halftime.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 20 points, four rebounds and five assists in the first half and was also responsible for 32 of the Thunder’s 65 points, which matches Minnesota’s total for the half.
Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have also come up huge in the first half as both players scored 15 points while Alex Caruso added eight points of his own off the bench.
It was truly a dominant first half for the Thunder and they also made franchise playoff history with their incredible performance.
With their 33-point lead at halftime, the Thunder set the franchise’s record for the largest halftime lead in playoff history.
This is an incredible feat for Oklahoma City and one that has them on their way to an NBA Finals berth if they are able to hold off the Minnesota in the second half.
On the other side, the Timberwolves need their stars to show up in the second half if they want to keep their season alive as Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined for 17 points in the first half.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) after making a shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30).
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If that does not happen, the Timberwolves’ season will come to an end while the Thunder will reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 with hopes of winning their first championship since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City.