The Oklahoma City Thunder thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 to earn a statement win at home in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

See our top photos from Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City's scoring with 31 points, but the team also got an unexpected contribution from bench player Kenrich Williams, who knocked down consecutive jumpers at one point in the third quarter to help propel a huge Thunder run.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet tonight at 8:30 p.m. for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. You can catch the action on ESPN, with streaming options available on FuboTV, Sling and DirecTV.

Geoff Schwartz is back with his best bets for Timberwolves vs. Thunder. Find out why he thinks you should trust the Thunder to end this before a Game 7.

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in the NBA all season long. That shouldn't stop in the Conference Finals

The Thunder left no doubt in Game 7, dismantling the Nuggets behind 22 forced turnovers and a swarming defense.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder are seven wins away from a championship, fans will be able to gather in groups for the rest of their playoff journey. Games 3 and 4 will be played on the road, but Paycom Center will remain packed.