Minnesota had every opportunity to tie this series and take all of the momentum back to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Instead, they’ll be playing for their lives — and it’s all because of the small details.

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault showed a subtle grin when a reporter asked what he learned about his team Monday night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder found all kinds of soft spots in the defense and consistently hit those open shots over two decisive wins to start the Western Conference finals.

The Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 4 of the best-of-seven Western Conference finals on Mondday night at Target Center. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN.

The Minnesota Timberwolves set a franchise record for points scored in a playoff game on Saturday night as they routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the Western Conference finals.

Despite falling 128-126 in a pivotal Game 4, Anthony Edwards refused to accept the narrative that he came up short. The Timberwolves now trail 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals.