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As play resumed in the third quarter, the Thunder rallied, led by star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite a subdued first half, where he managed only two of six from three-point range, he found his rhythm, scoring 20 points in the second half and finishing with a total of 32 points for the game. Alongside him, Jaylen Williams emerged as crucial support, scoring 20 points and demonstrating significant playmaking abilities.
The Thunder managed to pull away in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on defensive lapses from the Rockets and securing a final score of 111 to 96, thus earning their place in the championship game against the Milwaukee Bucks.