With MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, OKC's loaded roster of two-way talents have the kind of personal chemistry not often seen in today’s NBA.

The manner in which the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their spot in the NBA Finals seemed fitting. It was a blowout. Those have been the story of the Thunder season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their NBA Finals ticket for the first time since 2012 in true Thunder fashion: They suffocated the Timberwolves' offense to the point that Minnesota -- a deserving conference finals team -- looked completely inept.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remembers Oklahoma City Thunder's recent past as an NBA cellar dweller and said he believes his team is still "getting better" after dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the NBA Finals.

The Western Conference Finals see the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder one game away from reaching the NBA Finals after a wild Game 4 win gave them a 3-1 series lead over the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves.

THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER AND THE FLORIDA PANTHERS The Thunder are rolling into the NBA Finals in historically dominant fashion. Oklahoma City destroyed Minnesota 124-94 to finish off the Western Conference Finals in five games.

Russell Westbrook has always shared his connection with Oklahoma City. He now takes on the role of creative director for the future stadium district.