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Timberwolves Seek 2-2 Tie as Thunder Aim for 3-1 Lead in Game 4

Monday’s Game 4 at Target Center will determine if the Timberwolves level the series or the Thunder extend their advantage.

May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) dribbles the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second half during game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the first half during game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Minnesota dominated Game 3 with a 143-101 win, led by Anthony Edwards’ 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 14 points on 4-for-13 shooting, and both teams enter Game 4 without injury concerns.
  • Game 4 tips off Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with a Wolves victory tying the series and a Thunder win pushing them to a commanding 3-1 lead.
  • Chris Finch’s Game 3 adjustments paid off, as bench standout Terrence Shannon Jr. contributed 15 points in 13 minutes off the pine.
  • Despite their 32-8 road record, the Thunder must rebound from their worst playoff loss to regain control of the Western Conference Finals.