The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a convincing 117-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge for the Thunder with an impressive performance, contributing 29 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams also played pivotal roles in the Thunder's success. Holmgren recorded 19 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks, while Williams struggled initially but came alive in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 of his 18 points to help maintain Oklahoma City's unbeaten streak in the playoffs.
