Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sets Sights Beyond Western Conference Finals
Source: news.source.abante
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder expressed his ambition to go beyond the Western Conference finals, emphasizing that reaching the NBA Finals remains the ultimate goal. The NBA's final four teams, including New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves, are set to compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Historical context and key players from each team were highlighted, showcasing the competitive nature of the upcoming games.
Key Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not content with just reaching the Western Conference finals and aims for the NBA Finals.
The NBA's final four teams include New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Game 1 of the Western Conference finals will be held in Oklahoma City, while the Eastern Conference finals will start in Madison Square Garden.
Historical context: No back-to-back champions since Golden State in 2017-2018; New York's last NBA championship was in 1973, Indiana's last ABA title was in 1973, OKC's last championship was in 1979 as Seattle SuperSonics, and Minnesota has never reached the NBA Finals.
Key players from each team were mentioned, highlighting their importance in the upcoming games.
