After a dominating second half in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding lead in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday with newly named Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous Alexander at the help.

Oklahoma City dominated the first two games of the Western Conference Finals and will need big games from its bench to continue that trend. The Thunder’s first

The Thunder announced on Wednesday that Paycom Center will host road playoff game watch parties. The Loud City Live event will begin when they travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for Games 3 and 4. After a 114-88 Game 1 win, they'll fly with at least one win banked in their pocket.

This is why the Thunder craved Caruso — for his championship experience and obviously for his dogged defensive mentality. He’s now the first guard off the bench in most situations, and his value soared in the semifinals when he was asked to help check Nikola Jokić, of all people.

Goldstein often travels from game to game, often watching different NBA series during the playoffs. See some of his best looks.