Oklahoma City Thunder DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren was unable to extend his double-double streak to three games during Tuesday's Western Conference Finals opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he still had a very productive night in a 114-88 victory. The 23-year-old scored 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting his only three-point attempt, and recorded seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. Holmgren's versatility makes it challenging for opponents to handle him, and the Timberwolves must certainly limit his impact to keep the series competitive. Through 12 postseason appearances, Holmgren has averaged 15.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 29.8 minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams made an impact all over the court in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, recording 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals in a 114-88 win. He shot 7-for-18 from the field, including 1-for-2 from outside, and was perfect with his free throws, going 4-for-4. It was an impressive two-way performance from Williams, who was close to achieving his seventh postseason game with 20-plus points and set a playoff career high in steals. While Williams' shooting numbers have dropped in the postseason, he continues to be highly effective, averaging 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 steals.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled his team to a 114-88 victory in the Western Conference Finals opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring a game-high 31 points on 10-for-27 shooting Tuesday night. He also had the most assists in the game with nine and picked up five rebounds with three steals, shooting 11-for-24 at the charity stripe. This was a rough shooting night for Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished 0-for-4 from three-point range, but he still got the job done on the offensive end, registering his fourth consecutive 30-point game. With improved efficiency, Gilgeous-Alexander is capable of much more in the series. He shot nearly 53 percent from the field against the Denver Nuggets in the previous round, so Tuesday was likely just a blip.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren had a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in Sunday's win over Denver. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had trouble getting some of his shots to fall in Game 7, going 4-for-9 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep. Still, he did enough to help lead OKC to a 32-point win. The Thunder will next meet the Timberwolves on Tuesday to begin the Western Conference Finals. In two games against Minnesota during the regular season, Holmgren averaged 15.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks while shooting 61.1% from the field and 66.7% from behind the arc.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams had 24 points in Sunday's win over the Nuggets. He added seven assists, five rebounds, and one steal. The 24-year-old struggled to find the bottom of the net throughout most of the series. Fortunately, he got his act together when it mattered the most, going 10-for-17 from the field and 2-for-5 from behind the arc. With OKC eliminating the Nuggets in seven games, the Thunder will next turn their attention to the Timberwolves for the Western Conference Finals. In four meetings with Minnesota during the regular season, Williams averaged 19.8 points, 6.8 assists, 4.8 boards, and 2.0 steals.