The Oklahoma City Thunder lit up the court with a dominant 117-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals! Led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), who dropped a jaw-dropping 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, the Thunder’s young core showcased why they’re the team to watch this postseason.
SGA wasn’t alone—Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams combined for 37 points, with Williams going 4-for-4 in the fourth quarter to seal the deal. The bench also stepped up BIG, outscoring the Mavs’ reserves by 19 points. Talk about depth!
Dallas, led by Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, couldn’t keep pace as OKC’s defense tightened the screws. With three blocks from Holmgren and relentless energy, the Thunder now lead the series 1-0. Game 2 tips off Thursday—don’t miss it!
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Led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), who dropped a jaw-dropping 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, the Thunder’s young core showcased why they’re the team to watch this postseason.
The bench also stepped up BIG, outscoring the Mavs’ reserves by 19 points. Talk about depth! 
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