SGA has 38 points and eight assists a day after being named the league MVP, and Oklahoma City overwhelms Minnesota again, 118-103, to take control of the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a strong 118-103 Game 2 victory. Jaden McDaniels showed notable frustration after the loss.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP for the 2024-25 season. Following the official announcement, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt honored the Thunder guard by declaring Thursday to be "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day" in Oklahoma City.

There is someone who the Oklahoma City Thunder simply cannot stop. They simultaneously send multiple players — sometimes about half the roster, it seems — to try and derail him.

The Thunder announced Wednesday morning that Paycom Center will open for fans for road games during the Western Conference finals, starting with Game 3 on Saturday.

After NBA commissioner Adam Silver handed over the trophy, Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 38 points along with eight assists in Game 2 to keep home court with a 118-103 win over the Wolves in Oklahoma City. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault couldn't help but take in the moment as smile, watching his point guard's rise to stardom.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves by the final score of 118-103 in Game 2 on Thursday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals tonight.