Thunder Can Clinch NBA Finals Spot With a Win over the Timberwolves

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid during the second half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Minneapolis on May 26, 2025. Abbie Parr/AP Photo

OKLAHOMA CITY—The Oklahoma City Thunder can clinch a spot in the NBA Finals with a win at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

The Thunder lead the best-of-seven Western Conference finals series 3–1 after a 128–126 victory on Monday night in Minneapolis. Now, the Thunder return home for Game 5 seeking their first NBA Finals trip since 2012.