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Thunder Dominate Timberwolves to Secure 2-0 Lead in Western Conference Finals

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines with 38 points as Oklahoma City nears NBA Finals with commanding performances on both ends of the court.

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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Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, fresh off his MVP award, scored 38 points in Game 2, marking his fifth consecutive 30-point playoff game, a Thunder franchise record.
  • Oklahoma City’s defense continues to stifle Minnesota, holding them to 95.5 points per game and limiting their three-point shooting to 28.2% in Game 2.
  • Jalen Williams became the youngest player since Kobe Bryant in 2002 to record 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists with zero turnovers in a Conference Finals game.
  • The Thunder achieved their 60th double-digit win of the season, tying the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors for the second-most in NBA history.
  • Game 3 shifts to Minneapolis on Saturday, where the Timberwolves will aim to avoid a near-insurmountable 3-0 series deficit.