Heute ist der 7.06.2025
Datum: 7.06.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.oe24.at/sport/us-sports/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder-marschieren-in-die-finals/635259357):
- Oklahoma City Thunder erreicht die NBA-Finals als erstes Team.
- Heimsieg gegen Minnesota Timberwolves mit 124:94 am Mittwoch (Ortszeit).
- Thunder gewinnt die Halbfinal-Serie 4:1.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander war erfolgreichster Werfer mit 32 Punkten, 8 Assists und 7 Rebounds.
- Thunder erstmals seit 13 Jahren wieder in den NBA-Finals, zuletzt 1:4-Niederlage gegen Miami Heat.
- Oklahoma City dominierte das Spiel, führte nach dem ersten Viertel 26:9 und zur Halbzeit 65:32.
- Gilgeous-Alexander äußerte, dass sie glücklich sind, aber das nicht das Endziel sei.
- Final-Gegner noch nicht festgelegt, entweder Indiana Pacers oder New York Knicks.
- Pacers führen in der Finalserie der Eastern Conference 3:1 gegen die Knicks.
- Spiel fünf der Eastern Conference findet im Madison Square Garden statt.
Source 2 (https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2025/05/29/nba-playoffs-shai-gilgeous-alexander-stats-family-okc-thunder-timberwolves-nba-finals/83908786007/):
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) celebrated the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a spot in the NBA Finals.
- The final score was Thunder 124, Timberwolves 94.
- SGA's performance included a game-high 34 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals.
- He contributed to the Thunder's first six baskets, scoring twice and assisting on three baskets.
- The Thunder led 26-9 at the end of the first quarter and maintained a significant lead throughout the game.
- By halftime, the Thunder's lead had increased to 33 points.
- The crowd at Paycom Center was highly engaged, standing and cheering throughout the fourth quarter.
- SGA expressed a desire for fans to enjoy the moment and celebrate the victory at home.
- This victory marked a different atmosphere compared to the Thunder's last NBA Finals appearance in 2012, which was characterized by uncertainty.
- SGA's playing style is described as aggressive, allowing him to make effective decisions based on the game's flow.
- He has been instrumental in improving the performance of his teammates.
- SGA and teammate Jalen Williams are compared to former Thunder stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in terms of their impact on the team.
- After the game, SGA celebrated with family, friends, and teammates, holding his Western Conference MVP trophy.
Source 3 (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves-oklahoma-city-thunder-2025052825/?fr=sycsrp_catchall):
- Spielstand: Minnesota Timberwolves 94 - Oklahoma City Thunder 124
- Datum: 2025
- Ort: Paycom Center
- TV-Übertragung: ESPN
- Oklahoma City Thunder gewann die Serie mit 4-1
- Spielstatistiken und Box-Score sind verfügbar
- Weitere Details zur Spielzusammenfassung sind vorhanden