Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was pivotal for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 20 of his 32 points in the second half to secure a 111-96 victory over the Houston Rockets. This win propels the Thunder into the NBA Cup championship, where they will face the Milwaukee Bucks, who defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the other semifinal.

The Thunder's offense surged in the second half, overcoming a halftime deficit. Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Williams, and Luguentz Dort also made significant contributions to the team's scoring.