Moody, who was on the 2022 championship team, appeared in 74 games this season. He averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 43.3% from the field, 37.4% from 3 and 79.7% from the free-throw line.

Alexander's first NBA MVP trophy gave him an overflow of energy when he returned to the court, but he tamed the electricity to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting to send the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for the second straight time with a 121-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Draymond Green fouled out in the fourth quarter while Anthony Edwards came away with 36 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team on Thursday, recognizing him as one of the best 10 defenders in the league.