Oklahoma City Thunder Rout Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Behind Second-Half Blitz
- On Tuesday in Oklahoma City, the Thunder secured a dominant 114-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take the first matchup in the Western Conference Finals.
- The Thunder trailed by four points at halftime after a poor offensive first half and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed 11 of 13 shots early.
- OKC outscored Minnesota by 30 points in the second half behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-high 31 points and a stifling defense that forced 19 Timberwolves turnovers.
- Gilgeous-Alexander had 5 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals, while Anthony Edwards was limited to 18 points on 5-of-13 shooting despite returning after an ankle injury.
- The Thunder’s dominant second half and relentless defense earned a statement win that puts Minnesota under pressure for Game 2, scheduled Thursday in Oklahoma City.
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The Timberwolves attempted 51 3-pointers in Game 1. Can they win that way?
OKLAHOMA CITY — Every time the mere thought of attacking the rack crossed Anthony Edwards’ mind in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday, he saw four Thunder players between himself and the bucket. Oklahoma City simply wasn’t going to make it an option in their 114-88, Game 1 victory at Paycom Center. There’s a reason the Thunder allowed the third-fewest shots per game in the restricted area this season (21.6) and the lowest field g…
Wolves routed by Thunder in Game one of WCF
On Tuesday night the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-88 in Game One of their Western Conference Finals series. Minnesota led 48-44 at the half before being outscored 70-40 in the second half. Julius Randle paced the Pack with 28 points and eight rebounds, with 20 of those points coming in the first half. Anthony Edwards added 18 points and nine rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo and Jaylen Clark chipped in nine and eight poi…
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