NBA: Shai Shines As Thunder Storm To 2-0 Lead Over Timberwolves In Conference Finals' Game 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated his MVP win with 38 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. He added eight assists and three steals, while Jalen Williams (26 points, 10 rebounds) and Chet Holmgren (22 points) backed him up. OKC바카라�s defense, led by All-Defensive picks Lu Dort and Williams, held Minnesota to 41.4% shooting. Anthony Edwards had 32 for the Timberwolves but struggled for efficiency. The Thunder pulled away in the third and never looked back. Game 3 is Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Updated on: 23 May 2025 10:40 am

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) go up for a jump ball during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, right, shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, goes up for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Game: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Basketball Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards goes up for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA Basketball Game: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dribbles the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, right, drives against his cousin Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City.