The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their NBA Finals ticket for the first time since 2012 in true Thunder fashion: They suffocated the Timberwolves' offense to the point that Minnesota -- a deserving conference finals team -- looked completely inept.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best teams in the NBA all year, and now they've punched their ticket to the Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Every time the Minnesota Timberwolves made it close, the Oklahoma City Thunder had an answer.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid is reportedly expected to decline his $15 million player option, entering free agency this offseason, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second scoring option, looked like a budding superstar during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

the Oklahoma City Thunder has another record to their name. The Thunder made history by becoming the youngest NBA Finals team since the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers. After defeating the Wolves in ...

Alexander scored 40 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 128-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night in Minneapolis.