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Thunder Edge Timberwolves 128-126 to Seize 3-1 Western Conference Lead

After a 42-point Game 3 defeat, Oklahoma City responded with balanced scoring in a 128-126 victory that gives them a 3-1 lead heading into Game 5 in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 24: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on prior to Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 24, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 40 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out 10 assists, including clutch free throws in the final 15 seconds to seal the win.
  • Jalen Williams scored 34 points on 13-of-24 shooting and Chet Holmgren contributed 21 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as the Thunder’s Big Three dominated.
  • Minnesota’s bench produced 66 combined points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Donte DiVincenzo and Jaden McDaniels but the Wolves committed 23 turnovers that resulted in 22 Oklahoma City points.
  • Anthony Edwards was limited to 16 points on 5-of-13 shooting and Julius Randle managed just five points on 1-of-7 attempts under the Thunder’s relentless defense.
  • The series now shifts to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday night with the Thunder one victory away from advancing to the NBA Finals.