Overview
- The Thunder, who won 115-110 on Monday in Game 4 in Los Angeles, completed a 4-0 sweep to reach the Western Conference finals against the Spurs or Timberwolves.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Ajay Mitchell added 28, and Chet Holmgren’s late dunk plus Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throws closed out the clincher.
- LeBron James had 24 points and 12 rebounds, then said he doesn’t know what comes next, and he now enters unrestricted free agency after his 23rd season.
- Los Angeles played the series without Luka Doncic due to a hamstring strain, a loss that loomed over the matchup and drew viral criticism from WWE legend Ric Flair.
- Oklahoma City is 8-0 this postseason after also sweeping Phoenix, and the defending champions went 8-0 against the Lakers across the regular season and playoffs.