Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed his appreciation for his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates several ways after winning the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player award.

The Athletic has live coverage of Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 1 from the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals. A hard-fought series ended in a laugher of a finale on Sunday, as the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the shorthanded Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP honors for the 1st time in his career, edging out Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in the NBA all season long. That shouldn't stop in the Conference Finals

The Thunder left no doubt in Game 7, dismantling the Nuggets behind 22 forced turnovers and a swarming defense.

NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Finals postseason series. Who wins?

The Pacers are the hottest team remaining in the playoff field and could surge to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, when they beat New York to reach the championship round. It is going to be absolute NBA cinema to watch Tyrese Haliburton battle Brunson late in big spots.

Before these teams face off in the conference finals, NBA legend Magic Johnson revealed his predictions. Johnson believes the Timberwolves will defeat the Thunder and the Knicks will defeat the Pacers, setting up an NBA Finals matchup between New York and Minnesota.