Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 of his 31 points in the 2nd half and OKC pulls away from Minnesota 114-88 in Game 1.

The Thunder outscore the Timberwolves, 70-40 in the 2nd half to take Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 114-88.

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.

Down 4 at the break, Oklahoma City overwhelms Minnesota by 30 points in the 2nd half of a dominant Game 1 victory.

Unable to consistently create good looks in the opener, Minnesota can't afford another stagnant offensive showing in Game 2.

Hampered by Oklahoma City's size, length and athleticism, Minnesota matches its 2nd-lowest scoring output of the season with ...

Julius Randle scores 20 points as Minnesota leads at halftime, but OKC limits him to just 8 the rest of the way in a Game 1 blowout.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander controls Game 1 despite off shooting night. OKC's Kia NBA MVP candidate misses 17 of his 27 field-goal attempts but still pours in 31 points, including 20 ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander analyzes OKC's performance after dominating Minnesota by 26 points in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flings up the circus shot for the and-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flings up the circus shot for the and-1 ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits the difficult runner and gets the and-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits the difficult runner and gets the and-1 ...

Julius Randle stays hot from deep with his fourth 3-pointer. Julius Randle stays hot from deep with his fourth 3-pointer ...