US EditionNewly-Crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Oklahoma City Thunder to Dominant Game 2 Win over Minnesota Timberwolves
- The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, gaining a 2-0 advantage in the Western Conference finals series.
- The Thunder built their victory on a strong third quarter and focused defense, motivated after presenting MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with his award before the game.
- Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 38 points, eight assists, and three rebounds, while teammates Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren contributed 26 and 22 points respectively.
- Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized that strong defensive stops were the foundation of the Thunder's effective runs, while Alex Caruso noted that it’s natural for players to ease up slightly and highlighted their effort to maintain and build on their lead throughout the game.
- OKC heads to Minnesota in a buoyant mood with their 60th double-digit win this season, while Timberwolves coach Chris Finch urged his team to tighten defense and improve shooting to rebound in Game Three on Saturday.
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Edwards Scores 32, but Thunder Beat Timberwolves 118-103, go up 2-0 in Western Conference Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ All-Star guard was held to 18 points on 13 shots in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. He took twice as many shots in Game 2, but the result was similar. Despite his 32 points, the Thunder beat the Timberwolves 118-103 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 series lead. The Thunder rotated several defenders …
Frustration Boils Over For Timberwolves in Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves came unglued again Thursday night. Through two games, Minnesota has competed with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the deep and talented Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half. But, like clockwork, the Timberwolves have lost their cool in the second half of each game, including Game 2 where Oklahoma City claimed a 118-103 win. Minnesota coach Chris Finch lamented the team’s frustration in Game 1 — he said the team needs to…
Oklahoma City Thunder take 2-0 series lead with 118-103 win over Minnesota Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-0 series lead with a 118-103 win over Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – who accepted the NBA MVP award from Commissioner Adam Silver before the game – posted 38 points, eight assists and three steals in the game, making 12 of 21 field goals and 13 of 15 free throws. Jalen Williams had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Chet Holmgren added 22 poin…
Newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to dominant Game 2 win over Minnesota Timberwolves | News Channel 3-12
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — A day after being crowned NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander was presented with the Michael Jorden Trophy ahead of Game 2 on Thursday, before putting up 38 points – tying his career playoff high – eight assists and three steals to put the Thunder in the driving …
Newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to dominant Game 2 win over Minnesota Timberwolves
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — A day after being crowned NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander was presented with the Michael Jordan Trophy ahead of Game 2 on Thursday, before putting up 38 points – tying his career playoff high – eight assists and three steals to put the Thunder in the driving …
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