Limiting the NBA’s most revered in-game dunker — arguably, at least — to just two shot attempts over Game Four’s first 24 minutes represented a job well done for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they strolled through the halftime tunnel. Any celebration, though, would’ve had to be short-lived, given the 7-foot-1 boulder they found rolling in their direction just minutes into the third quarter. Eager to put an All-Star-like fingerprint on 2025’s West Finals, Rudy Gobert creates his opportunity, using a pick-and-roll that propels his momentum forward, and his white-jerseyed opponents in a retreated backpedal. Finding that to be the perfect formula for a highlight, Gobert executes his power steps flawlessly, veering through traffic before throwing a hammer down on Isaiah Hartenstein’s helpless contest. The No. 1-seeded Thunder proved themselves to be one bucket better on May 25, 2025, positioning themselves for a 3-1 series edge; productive nonetheless, Gobert enjoyed his series’ best game, compiling 13 points (on five-of-eight shooting), nine rebounds, three assists, and a block. · May 26, 2025