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Mitchell's Breakout Sparks Thunder's Western Finals Run
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- May 13, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Ajay Mitchell Shines as Oklahoma City Thunder Advance to Western Conference Finals In a thrilling Game four victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers, securing their spot in the Western Conference Finals. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a standout performance, it was Ajay Mitchell who stole the show, scoring 28 points on 12 of 19 shooting. Mitchell, a second-round pick traded from the New York Knicks, has been a revelation since being inserted into the starting lineup due to injuries. His impressive play has drawn praise from Chandler Parsons, who compared him favorably to LaMelo Ball. With a team-friendly contract and a proven track record, Mitchell is poised to make a significant impact in the Western Conference Finals against either the San Antonio Spurs or Minnesota Timberwolves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d5d44095d5be64b