Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Image via: Nate Billings/ AP The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced into the finals after eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves from the NBA Playoffs with tonight’s Game 5 win at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder secured a stunning 124-94 victory over the struggling TWolves, securing the win with 30 points. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup on Wednesday, May 28th.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Box score and player stats
PLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Jaden McDaniels BF20:4921315.41520000235100115-16Julius Randle PF31:23:0081457.14666.745801453104224-28Rudy Gobert C19:2111100000000145101122-7Anthony Edwards SG38:30:0071838.91714.34666.70662013219-29Mike Conley PG21:06030010000000121120-22Donte DiVincenzo22:2524502450000066210226-21Nickeil Alexander-Walker20:20080040000022300210-12Naz Reid24:05:005683.3111000002350135411-21Terence Shannon Jr.15:453837.51333.3441000110101311-10Rob Dillingham6:343560111000000112000174Josh Minott6:34125012500000001001034Jaylen Clark6:34111000000000110100024Luka Garza6:34221000000002020000044TOTALS
358541.2123435.3121580831451676212094
Minnesota Timberwolves game summaryThe Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff hopes ended after a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Poor shooting and too many turnovers made it hard for the team to stay in the game. They shot just 41.2% from the floor and committed 21 turnovers, which gave the Thunder easy scoring chances.Anthony Edwards had a rough night, scoring 19 points but shooting only 7-of-18 overall and 1-of-7 from three. Jaden McDaniels also struggled, going 2-of-13 from the field and finishing with just 5 points. Julius Randle led the team with 24 points on strong shooting, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Box score and player stats
PLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3 PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Jalen Williams SF32:28:007145014254580088511421925Chet Holmgren PF30:17:0081361.524504666.7167003032221Isaiah Hartenstein C17:02458000000014502211811Luguentz Dort SG38:03:0041136.441040000134130221224Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG33:36:00142556245044100167820223423Alex Caruso24:13:0015200306610012334005813Cason Wallace24:09:002633.31333.300011230211525Aaron Wiggins8:2101001000002210001016Kenrich Williams7:0700000000013401000012Isaiah Joe5:3244100331000000110000011-2Jaylin Williams5:14010010000011210230-4Ousmane Dieng4:2212501250000011000103-5Dillon Jones4:22000000000011101100-5Ajay Mitchell5:1411100000000000200002-4TOTALS
468852.3143540182185.773953261481420124
Oklahoma City Thunder game summaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to the NBA Finals after a strong 124-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. OKC played a complete game on both ends of the floor, shooting 52.3% from the field and hitting 14-of-35 from three-point range. They also won the battle on the boards, out-rebounding Minnesota 53 to 45.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the charge with 34 points on 14-of-25 shooting. He added eight assists and seven rebounds, continuing to be the Thunder’s driving force. Chet Holmgren played big inside, scoring 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting while grabbing seven rebounds and blocking three shots. Jalen Williams also had a big night with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.The Thunder’s bench played a key role, especially Isaiah Joe, who shot a perfect 4-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc for 11 points. Alex Caruso contributed eight points and six made free throws, while also recording four steals and three assists. Cason Wallace chipped in five points and three assists.Also Read: Caitlin Clark’s hidden passion may have been revealed during Indiana Fever’s loss to Washington Mystics in BaltimoreWith this win, the Thunder now prepare for the NBA Finals with momentum and confidence.
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