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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NBA highlights on May 7: OKC dominate Mavs in Western semifinals G1
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