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. OKC’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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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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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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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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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.