Storms silence wolves and wait for their rival in the finals

The home storms completely outplayed the wolves with as much as 124: 94, making it to the NBA grand finals with a total score of 4: 1 in victories. This is the first ranking for the franchise after 2012, when they had to acknowledge the superiority of Miami. The most useful basketball player of the regular work of the season Shai Gilgeous-Lexander 34 points contributed to the victory, but despite the euphoria, it remains collected.

« We still have a lot of room for progress, » Gilgeous-Alexander said after the match. “A lot of work is still waiting for us to achieve our ultimate goal, and that’s not it yet, so I am focused only on the next steps.” Despite this restraint, the young players of Oklahole could not anything so that they would not forget a bit. While talking to a coach Mark Daigneaault For the media after the match, where he praised his team, saying: “These boys are unusual. They are doing everything right. They are extremely character, ”players began to cover him with towels, as they often do to a home -made field reporter Nick Gall. Daigneault said without losing the concentration in jokingly, « They are idiots. »

Oklahoma, however, started the match violently and won a hefty advantage in the first quarter. They led with a partial score of 11: 3 and at the end of the first quarter is Cason Wallace With a triple with the sound of the siren, he set the score at 26: 9. From there, the guests from Minnesota were no longer able to return to the game. At halftime, Oklahoma led 65:32 and before the last quarter with 88:62. Coach Daigneault was able to sit on the bench for a good five minutes before the end, when it was 108: 74 at the traffic light. In addition to Gilgeous-Alexandra, they also proved to be the winners Chet Holmgren with 22 points, seven jumps and three blockages and Jalen Williamswho added 19 points and eight rebounds.

For Oklahome fans who experienced a painful departure in 2016 Kevin Durant And then followed the multi -year renovation of the team, which was at the bottom of the rankings four years ago, this victory was a real balm for the wounds of the past.

For wolves throwing only 41.2 % from the game and collecting as many as 21 balls lost, it was the most effective with 24 points Julius Randlethe first star Anthony Edwards he added 19 of them. The defeat was particularly difficult for the experienced game organizer Minnesota, 37-year-old Mika Conley. « It will take some time to somehow dissect what we just did and what we have not been able to achieve, » Conley said. “But at the same time, I am proud of my team, proud of these boys. They really fought. Not only for me, but for the whole team. « 

Minnesote coach Chris Finch After the match, he acknowledged the superiority of the opponent: “We simply tried to find a rhythm. Everyone somehow tried to do everything alone. We lost our connection. But all the merits Oklahomi. They definitely deserve it. They played extraordinary. But we are in many ways behind. « 

This is the first ranking in the NBA Finals after 2012 for the franchise. Photo: Matthew Stockman/AFP

Edwards, who was the driving force of Minnesota through the playoffs, provided an interesting comparison for the Oklahome team after the defeat. Edwards described Oklahomo as « 15 dolls on one string. » This statement probably reflects his frustration over a coordinated and disciplined game of storms, which he has repeatedly stopped in the series. Edwards had a lot of trouble in the Oklahoma series; The Oklahome team, known for one of the best defenses in the modern age of the NBA, kept it under 20 points in three of the five matches. He was particularly quiet in the fourth and fifth matches, where he only scored 35 points with a modest throw out of the game (12-31) and three points (2-14). Even from the free throw line, he did not shine, as he hit only nine of thirteen attempts.

For wolves, this is the second consecutive season, when they were only a step from the grand finale, last year they were beaten by Dallas basketball players in the Western Conference finals last year Luka Doncic at the forehead. Oklahoma City proved why she was considered the best team in the league throughout the season, as they finished the regular part of the season with a remarkable result of 68 wins and 14 defeats. This also gives them the advantage of the NBA home playground, which will start on June 5.

Anthony Edwards described Oklahomo City as « 15 dolls on one leash ». Photo: Alonzo Adams/Reuters

Oklahome’s opponent in the fight for the championship ring will be the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals between Indiana and New York. Indiana is currently leading 3-1 in the series, and the fifth game will be played in New York on Friday night. No matter who will be their opponent, Oklahoma will enter the finals as a favorite.