This year's NBA regular-season leader in both 3-point attempts (811) and made threes (320) stayed hot in the first two rounds of the playoffs, making 35 of 91 total 3PA (38.4 percent) vs. the Lakers and Warriors in the Western Conference quarterfinals and semis.

After a dominating second half in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding lead in the Western Conference Finals on Thursday with newly named Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous Alexander at the help.

Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

Oklahoma City has been dominant in 3rd quarters against Minnesota, outscoring the Wolves 67-39 through two games.

The NBA Playoffs are largely about what translates from the regular season and what doesn't. The Oklahoma City Thunder were a juggernaut in the 82-game marathon