It would be the first NBA title for either of the two energetic fan bases and their exciting young teams. The Thunder, led by newly minted league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is the early favorite.

The Thunder have followed in the footsteps of the 2014-15 Golden State Warriors this season. Is a future dynasty in the making?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading back to the NBA Finals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference Finals. It marks a major milestone for the franchise, which will now compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy for just the second time since relocating from Seattle.