Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cemented his MVP status Thursday night with a show-stopping performance, leading his team to a dominant 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals. With the win, the Thunder now command a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, inching closer to an NBA Finals berth.
The electrifying night began with Gilgeous-Alexander being formally awarded the Michael Jordan Trophy as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024-2025 season, a well-deserved recognition that added fuel to his fire. The Thunder guard lit up the court with 38 points, matching his career playoff high, and added eight assists, three steals, and just one turnover in an MVP-worthy performance that had fans on their feet and social media buzzing.
Jalen Williams continued his breakout postseason with a crucial 26 points, while rookie sensation Chet Holmgren delivered a solid 22-point contribution that helped keep Minnesota at bay throughout the contest. The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Thunder’s explosive offense, trailing for most of the game and failing to mount a significant comeback.
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Game 3 is set for Saturday night in Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves face a must-win scenario to keep their championship hopes alive. But with Gilgeous-Alexander playing at the peak of his powers and the Thunder firing on all cylinders, Oklahoma City is starting to look like a team of destiny.
This win not only extends the Thunder’s playoff dominance but also fuels speculation that Gilgeous-Alexander could lead the franchise to its first NBA title since 1979. With five straight 30-plus point games this postseason, the newly crowned MVP is rewriting the Thunder’s playoff legacy, one bucket at a time.
