Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a thrilling 128-126 playoff victory over Minnesota, scoring a career-high 40 points while adding 10 assists and 9 rebounds, giving the Thunder a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals. Jalen Williams contributed 34 points, showcasing a strong performance alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, who emphasized the importance of maintaining their identity. Despite Minnesota’s late rally, highlighted by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 23 points, they struggled with 21 turnovers, ultimately falling short as Oklahoma City seeks its first Finals appearance since 2012.
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Yordan Alvarez’s return delayed by newly discovered hand fracture
Yordan Alvarez's hand injury is more severe than initially thought, revealing a small fracture in his fourth metacarpal that is about 60% healed. General manager Dana Brown indicated that the fracture was missed in earlier imaging due to inflammation and fluid, and while Alvarez has been sidelined since May 3, they had hoped for a return this weekend. Alvarez emphasized the need for rest to ensure complete healing, noting that his injury worsened while he...
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