{"id":45985,"date":"2025-05-29T12:59:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/thunder-return-to-the-nba-finals-after-13-year-wait\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T17:06:59","slug":"thunder-return-to-the-nba-finals-after-13-year-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/thunder-return-to-the-nba-finals-after-13-year-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunder Are Back! First NBA Finals in 13 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured their ticket to the NBA<\/a> Finals 2025 after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 with authority in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. With this victory, the Thunder close the series 4-1 and return to title contention for the first time since 2012, when they lost the Finals to LeBron James’ Miami Heat.<\/p>\n

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who finished the regular season with the best record in the league (68-14), left no doubt about their dominance. They took a 17-point lead from the first quarter and went into halftime with a crushing 33-point difference. The intensity did not drop in the second half, which allowed the Thunder to win without any surprises.<\/p>\n

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Gilgeous-Alexander shines as MVP<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Oklahoma City Thunder Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2024-2025 season, was the undisputed star of the game with 34 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.<\/p>\n

His leadership and maturity in key moments have been fundamental for the Oklahoma City Thunder to reach this stage.<\/p>\n

Jalen Williams contributed 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.<\/p>\n

While young center Chet Holmgren added 22 points and 7 rebounds, showing his evolution as a vital piece on both sides of the court.<\/p>\n

Defense that made the difference<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Oklahoma City Thunder Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the determining factors in the series was the defense.<\/p>\n

The Oklahoma City Thunder forced 21 Timberwolves turnovers and neutralized their main offensive weapons.<\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards, Minnesota’s star player, was limited to just 18 points, and Julius Randle had a quiet night.<\/p>\n

With this victory, the Thunder close out the series 4-1<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure><\/p>\n

Minnesota, coming off a seven-game sweep of Denver, found no answers to the Thunder’s pace and energy.<\/p>\n

This is the second consecutive elimination for the Timberwolves in the Western Finals, raising questions about the future of the draft.<\/p>\n

Countdown to the title<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Oklahoma City Thunder Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The NBA Finals 2025 will begin on Wednesday, June 5 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, as the Oklahoma City Thunder have home-court advantage.<\/p>\n

Their opponent will be the winner of the series between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, which is still being played.<\/p>\n

This achievement by the Thunder symbolizes a total transformation of the team.<\/p>\n

Just three years ago, the franchise was in a deep rebuild.<\/p>\n

Today, they are leading a new era with young talent and a coaching staff focused on development and competitiveness.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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