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Thunder Aim to Extend Lead as Timberwolves Seek Redemption in Game 2

Oklahoma City holds a 1-0 series lead entering Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Julius Randle pivotal to their teams' hopes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles against Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter in Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 20, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Can Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves bounce back in Game 2 after Edwards was held to 18 points and 3 assists in Game 1 on Tuesday night?
Oklahoma City is heavily favored over Minnesota in Game of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night.

Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the series 1-0 after a dominant 114-88 victory in Game 1, fueled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31-point performance.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, airing on ESPN.
  • Minnesota's bench struggled in Game 1, shooting just 5-for-28 (17.8%) from three-point range, a key area they aim to improve in Game 2.
  • Nikola Topic remains out for the Thunder, while the Timberwolves report a fully healthy roster, including Julius Randle, who scored 28 points in the series opener.
  • Betting markets favor Oklahoma City by 7.5 points, with analysts highlighting Randle's scoring and Anthony Edwards' potential bounce-back performance as critical factors.