"We've been through every stage of life together," Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says about his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Anthony Edwards' post-game reactions as the Minnesota Timberwolves exit the Playoffs after a 4-1 loss in the West Finals against the OKC Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nickeil Alexander-Walker took heroic turns with SGA coming out on top in an NBA playoff bout that doubled as a one-on-one, cousin vs. cousin duel.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the way and propelled the Thunder to a Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves,

Even in the second half of last season, right before the All-Star break, he lauded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander alongside Anthony Edwards and claimed those two can keep the game of basketball alive after James retires. He was asked which young star he was looking forward to playing with the most in the All-Star game last year.

How about we stop indulging in self-sabotage? This free-throw merchant crap with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erodes the credibility of the NBA and its officials.

Gilgeous-Alexander drove toward the lane and beat McDaniels on the play, when the Timberwolves star shoved the star guard and sent him to the ground in a heap. Players from both sides jawed at one another as the tension ramped up, and when the dust settled, McDaniels received a Flagrant 1 — not that he minded.

That sealed the Western Conference Finals as the first seed won the series in five games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 34 points. Jalen Williams had 19 points and eight rebounds. Chet Holmgren finished with 22 points and seven rebounds.