Hartenstein leads the Thunder to the NBA finals-a historical moment!

Hartenstein leads the Thunder to the NBA finals-a historical moment!

Oklahoma City, USA - Isaiah Hartenstein is in the NBA finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. On May 29, 2025, the Thunder won the decisive fifth game of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a significantly 124: 94 and thus secured the fourth victory in the series. For the Thunder, this final marks the return to the NBA finals after 13 years. With this success, Hartenstein could become the second German after Dirk Nowitzki, who wins the title in the NBA. Nowitzki secured the title in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks.

In the crucial game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the star of the game. He achieved impressive 34 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds and was consequently elected as the most valuable player of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder showed a dominant idea, already led after the first quarter with 26: 9 and extended their lead to up to 39 points. Hartenstein also contributed to the victory by collecting 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.

high -contrast services and a new resolution of the Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves, which were considered strong in the regular season, failed again in the Conference Finals. You can find yourself in this situation for the second time in a row and have never reached the NBA finals before. In the decisive game, Julius Randle scored the most points for the Timberwolves with 24 points, while Anthony Edwards contributed 19 points. The Timberwolves had difficulties to assert themselves against the aggressive defense of Thunder.

The next big duel for the Oklahoma City Thunder is already at the door. On June 5, you will host the NBA finals' first game in the hope of winning your first title. Your opponent will either be the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks, with the Pacers currently leading 3: 1 in their series.

For the Thunder, reaching the finals is an important event in franchise history. The fans are optimistic and hope that Hartenstein will play a key role in the potential title win. The last German who was in the NBA finals in front of Hartenstein was Maxi Kleber with the Dallas Mavericks last season. Daniel Theis was previously with the Boston Celtics without winning the title in the finals. In the almost 14 years since the last NBA final in Thunder, the title could finally come to Oklahoma City.

The next few days will be of great importance for the Thunder and their supporters. The opportunity to write NBA history and to welcome the second German title holder in the NBA is tangible.

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