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OKC Blitzes Wolves in Third Quarter Again
- The Minnesota Timberwolves lost 118-103 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City.
- The game followed a series where the Thunder hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup, with Minnesota showing strong offense only in two quarters before the third-quarter collapse.
- Oklahoma City dominated the third period by scoring 35 points and executed a pivotal 25-6 scoring run that sealed the outcome, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 38 points and eight assists.
- Thunder guard Jalen Williams contributed 26 points, the Thunder led by eight at halftime after closing with a 5-0 run, and coach Chris Finch questioned whether Minnesota remains a true title contender.
- Facing a 0-2 deficit in the series, the Timberwolves must secure a victory in the upcoming home contest on Saturday evening to remain competitive against the Thunder, a team that won 68 games this season, potentially requiring near-flawless performance.
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OKC blitzes Wolves in third quarter again
OKLAHOMA CITY — At the start of this season, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch asked his team whether it was a Western Conference Finals team a year ago, or if it was simply a team that reached the Western Conference Finals.
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