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Thunder Aim for 3-0 Series Lead as Timberwolves Return Home for Game 3

Oklahoma City holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 3 set for 8:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are on the ropes after losing the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, and they're slight underdogs at home in Game 3 on Saturday night.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles in front of Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals after two dominant double-digit victories at home.
  • Game 3 will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center, with live broadcasts on ABC and ESPNews.
  • Minnesota enters the game with a fully healthy roster, while Oklahoma City will be missing center Nikola Topic but has Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso cleared to play.
  • The Thunder boast a historic playoff defensive rating of 101.2, the best since the 2015-16 San Antonio Spurs, and have limited Anthony Edwards to 4-for-17 from beyond the arc in the series.
  • Oklahoma City is a 2.5-point favorite for Game 3 and remains the betting favorite to win the NBA Championship, reflecting strong market confidence in their performance.