Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder. Image via: Nate Billings/ AP The Oklahoma City Thunder has proved once again that they are in the playoff finals for a back-to-back win. On Thursday, May 22nd, the Thunder secured a stunning 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at their home ground, Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, to lead the series 2-0.Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Box score and player stats
PlayerMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Jaden McDaniels (SF)34:35:0081553.34850221001120031522-4Julius Randle (PF)7:5721118.203022100325510426-15Rudy Gobert (C)29:45:0025400001250459101025-9Anthony Edwards (SG)40:04:00122646.21911.1710702796010132-22Mike Conley (PG)28:06:001616.7142500003330012314Donte DiVincenzo22:043837.52633.3000123300428-27Naz Reid4:053837.50504666.71780122310-6Nickeil Alexander-Walker1:245862.53475441001122002317-6TOTALS
368741.4113928.2202676.913285520271420103
Minnesota Timberwolves game summaryThe Minnesota Timberwolves leaned heavily on Anthony Edwards, who poured in 32 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Despite his strong scoring, the team struggled from three-point range, hitting just 11 of 39 attempts. Jaden McDaniels added 22 points with solid shooting, but their offense lacked rhythm without consistent support from the bench.Nickeil Alexander-Walker gave a much-needed boost, scoring 17 points off the bench on just eight shots. However, the Timberwolves’ 14 turnovers and poor three-point shooting cost them crucial momentum. With Mike Conley shooting just 16.7% from the floor, the backcourt couldn’t offer enough to keep the team in the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Box score and player stats
PLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Jalen Williams SF38:45:001220602633.30101910510012617Chet Holmgren PF7:4581747.11616.75683.313420032228Isaiah Hartenstein C26:38:0035600000002682011462Luguentz Dort SG34:39:003933.32728.6125026842002929Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG41:47:00122157.11250131586.7033830153825Cason Wallace3:483742.92633.300021341101810Isaiah Joe3:020100100000111010000Alex Caruso0:104757.11333.3000022220169-5Kenrich Williams1:30010010000011000000-2Aaron Wiggins9:56020010000112200010-9TOTALS
45905093327.3192479.2933523093622118
Oklahoma City Thunder game summaryShai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder to a 118-point night with 38 points on 57.1% shooting. He was unstoppable at the line, hitting 13 of 15 free throws, and added 8 assists and 3 steals. Jalen Williams backed him up with 26 points and a double-double, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing 5 assists.Also Read: LeBron James makes NBA history, breaks Michael Jordan’s longstanding MVP record with latest milestoneChet Holmgren scored 22, despite going 1-of-6 from deep, and stayed aggressive by making 5-of-6 from the stripe. Oklahoma City shot 50% overall and collected 52 rebounds. Even with cold shooting from three, the Thunder’s ball movement and hustle made the difference.
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