Diverting from the two-giant lineup that helped oversee their path to the Western Conference Finals was, perhaps, slightly risky, but as the Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed during Game One, even their 6-foot-7 replacements were capable of coming up big. The latest in a long line of “unsung heroes” for the top-seeded Thunder, Kenrich Williams leaves behind as seismic an impact as one could in a 10-minute appearance, starting with a pick-and-pop that tests the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive priorities. Completely uncovered after the Wolves double up on his Most Valuable Winner-winning teammate, Williams dials an accurate long-distance connection, turbocharging the Thunder’s game-changing third quarter run. Williams’ bucket became one of many that helped Oklahoma City definitively win the third quarter tug-of-war during May 20, 2025’s 26-point win. Flawless in his contributions, Williams collected eight points (on three-of-three shooting), three rebounds, two 3-pointers, and a +19 plus-minus. · May 21, 2025