Thunder makes history in 2024-25 season in run to NBA Finals

Some NBA media pundits, including Michael Wilbon, are not ready to crown this year’s version of the Oklahoma City Thunder as an all-time great team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the engine behind the group advancing to the NBA Finals.

The 26-year-old earned Most Valuable Player honors for his performance in the Western Conference Finals — averaging 31.4 points per game in OKC’s series versus Minnesota. He led the franchise to making history, joining the Golden State Warriors (2015-16), Chicago Bulls (1995-96), and Bulls again (1996-97) in getting to 80+ wins before the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City earned its 80th victory in Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup against the Timberwolves. Alexander had 34 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in the Thunder’s 124-94 win. He shot 14-of-25 from the field, making quick work of the T’Wolves.