Mitchell's Breakout Sparks Thunder's Western Finals Run

Mitchell's Breakout Sparks Thunder's Western Finals Run

Published: May 13, 2026

Duration: 1:25

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...