Jalen Williams’ dominant outing has OKC one win from NBA Finals

Oklahoma City can taste the arrival to the NBA Finals.

The franchise is one win away from the biggest stage in basketball after winning Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday against Minnesota.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the big star with 40 points and 10 rebounds, yet Jalen Williams made his presence felt in a major way. He recorded a second game in the series where he totaled 20-plus points, collecting a series-high 34 points on 13-of-24 shooting from the field. Williams knocked down six-of-nine shots from three-point range, while getting three rebounds, five assists, and three steals. He had a double-double of 26 points and 10 boards in the Thunder’s Game 2 victory, but Monday’s performance led OKC to a 128-126 win. The series shifts back to the Thunder on Wednesday for Game 5.

Williams has had big moments against Memphis, Denver, and Minnesota in the playoffs.

If he can produce another marquee showing, the Thunder will make quick work of the Timberwolves.