The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the Finals, ending a 13‑year drought with a dominant Game 6 win over Minnesota with 124-94. As the confetti rained down, the night’s most genuine moment didn’t show up in the box score. It played out on the court afterward.
When the final buzzer sounded, Anthony Edwards didn’t pout or storm off like the last conference finals. He strode straight to Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and pulled him into a hug. After six games of fierce, physical basketball, the two stars exchanged heartfelt words. The moment was born of mutual respect.
Shai led the charge again. He poured in 34 points, dished out 8 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds in the closeout game. Anthony managed just 19 points on limited touches. That was thanks largely to Alex Caruso and Lu Dort’s relentless defense.
OKC dominated virtually every stat line—rebounds, assists, turnovers, shooting splits—you name it. And for the foul‑watchers, both teams racked up 20 personals. No excuses. More than the numbers, Edwards’ grace stood out. He’s praised Shai all season, even calling him “the real MVP.” He showed that admiration at the buzzer.
All love between Ant and Shai after the Thunder eliminate the Wolves pic.twitter.com/NgIZ6WH1sd
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 29, 2025
Their quick hug and quiet exchange captured the camaraderie shaping today’s NBA. In a league fixated on rivalries and viral feuds, Shai and Ant proved something else. Respect can shine just as bright as competition.
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