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EXPLAINED: Sga doesn t want thunder getting ahead of themselves after game 1 win | Rare Historical Photos

SGA (2) scored 31 points in OKC’s Game 1 win. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder star and finalist for NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to register a game-high 31 points on 10-of-27 shooting with nine assists and five rebounds as the Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

The Thunder trailed by four at halftime before locking down the Timberwolves with their league-best defense in the second half. Oklahoma City outscored Minnesota 70-40 in the second half to win in a rout.

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