Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.

In Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Timberwolves, Oklahoma City would again see a massive third quarter, bolstering its lead to a

The reality of what’s facing the Timberwolves is creeping in as they head home for two games in the Western Conference finals.

NBA Western Conference finals have begun, with the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 on Thursday night. The Thunder currently lead the series 1-0.

Signs of frustration have been evident for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals against an Oklahoma City Thunder team chasing its first title with a mix of poise, precision and relentlessness unseen anywhere else in these NBA playoffs.

Data scientist Stephen Oh reveals his Timberwolves vs. Thunder series betting strategy, including a series pick that returns +300