After a dominating second half in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding lead in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday with newly named Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous Alexander at the help.

Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

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As four teams battle for the title, 26 teams are looking to improve -- and watching the conference finals can help.

The field for the NBA conference finals has been decided. Four teams will compete for the opportunity to play for the NBA championship.

ESPN is trying out some new technology for its broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

Instant reaction from the Nuggets’ 125-93 loss  to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of their second-round NBA Playoffs series.

Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander endured a horrid first half to finish with 31 points for his fourth consecutive playoff game with at least 30.