Conferernce Semifinals Highlight Game 1

The Thunder defeated the Mavericks, 117-95, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder with 29 points, nine rebounds, and a Playoff career-high nine assists, while Jalen Williams (18 points, five rebounds, five assists) and Chet Holmgren (19 points, seven rebounds, three blocks) added a combined 37 points in the victory. Luka Doncic tallied 19 points, six rebounds, and nine assists for the Mavericks in the losing effort. The Thunder lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Thursday, May 9 (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).