The Oklahoma City Thunder are on their way to the NBA Finals after taking out the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, and this season's Western Conference Finals runners' up are already thinking about how they can come back stronger in 2025/26.

The Timberwolves sent the Golden State Warriors packing in the previous playoff round. The OKC Thunder, meanwhile, got past the Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves-Thunder showdown is also a clash between two of the most in-form players. Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been among the outstanding performers this term.

The Oklahoma City Thunder is just four wins away from reaching the NBA Finals. What will be the four biggest keys for OKC to topple the Timberwolves and reach the NBA Finals?