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Minnesota Timberwolves Set Playoff Franchise Record in Big Win over Oklahoma City Thunder to Trim West Finals Deficit to 2-1
- The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a commanding 143-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the evening of May 24, 2025, at their home arena, narrowing the deficit in the Western Conference finals series to 2-1.
- The Timberwolves responded after two road losses where they struggled against the Thunder's top-ranked defense and were outscored 69-37 in third quarters.
- Guard Anthony Edwards energized Minnesota with a strong all-around performance, scoring 30 points, grabbing nine boards, and dishing out six assists in just three quarters, while also connecting on five of eight from beyond the arc and boosting the team's perimeter defense.
- Edwards put up 16 points in the opening quarter, outperforming the entire Thunder squad during that period, while his impact energized teammates like Julius Randle and rookie Terrence Shannon Jr., who both made strong contributions off the bench.
- The win demonstrated Minnesota's ability to counter Oklahoma City's defense, shifting momentum before Game 4 on Monday night in Minneapolis where the series continues.
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(Minneapolis, MN) — The Timberwolves kept their title hopes alive after a 143-101 rout of the Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals in Minnesota on Saturday. Anthony Edwards poured in a game-high 30 points in three quarters of action as the Wolves raced out an early lead and never looked back. Julius Randle donated 24 points for the Wolves, who made 20 three-pointers as a team. Terrance Shannon Jr. (15), Nickel Alexander-Walker …
Timberwolves ditch zone defenses for their ‘fastball’ — aggressive man-to-man
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Anthony Edwards and the Wolves Strike Back with 143-101 Win to Cut Thunder’s West finals Lead to 2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards was determined to keep Minnesota’s spirits up, from the flight home after a frustrating trip to Oklahoma City into a crucial game in these Western Conference finals. Positive energy is never hard for him to find. Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters for the Timberwolves in a 143-101 victory on Saturday night in Game 3 that cut the Thunder’s lead in the series to 2-1. “Just…
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Thunder face rare test of fortitude after Wolves’ recommitment to throwing ‘fastball’ on defense
By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS — The score was already out of hand midway through the second quarter, when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recognized the opening in Minnesota’s drop pick-and-roll coverage and rose up at the elbow for the type of mid-range jumper Oklahoma City feasted on over the first two games of the Western Conference finals. Instead of following through on that shot on May 24, though, the newly minted NBA MVP had a second thought. With…
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