For the first time in nearly a decade, the OKC Thunder is headed to the Western Conference finals. To get there, it took surviving the Denver Nuggets.

The box score would suggest that Julius Randle (28 points, eight rebounds, one assist) won his matchup against Chet Holmgren (15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks) in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Those who watched the game know better.

Oklahoma City's defense clamps down, Anthony Edwards can't answer and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander perseveres at the foul line in Game 1 of the West Finals.

After a strong showing on defense throughout the regular season, Oklahoma City's defense has carried the team to two playoff series wins.

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic might've lost out on winning another MVP award, but he joined Larry Bird in the record books.

The 2025 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year and the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft were selected to the First Team. Game 6 of Celtics-Knicks was the most-watched program for May 16 across all of television. Which players did 13 of the best 2025 NBA Draft prospects compare themselves to?