The Thunder fell behind early by as many as 11 points, but they outscored Denver 39-20 in the second quarter, and that was as far as the outcome of this game (and the series) was in doubt. After they put the finishing touches on a 125-93 victory, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a moment with Denver guard Russell Westbrook.

Russell Westbrook is one of the best players in the short history of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ironically, that continued in a backwards way during OKC's seven-game series win over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semis.

Russell Westbrook’s future with Denver uncertain after playoff struggles, but his defiant attitude remains unchanged.

According to the official injury report, Russell Westbrook is off the list and is expected to be active for Game 6 against the Thunder.

Westbrook entered the NBA in 2008 as the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He has played for the Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and Denver Nuggets.

Oklahoma City hasn’t been to the NBA Finals since 2012, when Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook led the way into a matchup with Miami in a series that saw LeBron James win his first championship.

Michael Malone's favoritism toward Russell Westbrook reportedly led to tension in the locker room before his exit from the Nuggets