BAE Index, 5/31/2016: The Western Conference Finals were everything we dreamed of and more

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, right) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, right) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, right) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, right) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to the BAE Index.

Steven Adams grabs the board and dunks on Andrew Bogut

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The Oklahoma City Thunder starting center grabbed six offensive rebounds in Game 7, proving once again his ability to control the glass. The dunk after this board in the first quarter was absolutely bonkers.

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Andre Roberson and Serge Ibaka block Klay Thompson’s shot at the rim

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The Oklahoma City Thunder took a lead into halftime in Game 7, due mostly to their stifling defense. Klay Thompson attempted to finish over Andre Roberson and Serge Ibaka, but to no avail.

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Russell Westbrook drives to the basket and finishes with contact

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There was no stopping Russ on this play. It simply wasn’t happening.

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Steph Curry went high off the glass to end the first half

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This play happened right after the Westbrook And-One, because basketball fans are lucky. Curry’s offensive mastery goes beyond the deep ball, as he’s also a sorcerer with the backboard.

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Shaun Livingston skies for the huge jam

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The Thunder’s transition defense was subpar on this possession, and Livingston took advantage, big time.

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