Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be the biggest reason for the Thunder's Game 7 result. In a win or a loss, the MVP winner will get a chance to cement his spot among the NBA's best players ever. He talked about the homecourt advantages the Thunder have enjoyed over the last two months.

For the second straight season, Oklahoma City topped the Western Conference in the record category, but this year they’ve been determined to not let their run be cut short again. One of the biggest reasons that this Thunder team was able to advance past last year’s shortcomings is the additional offseason reinforcements — like Alex Caruso.