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Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was a nightmare for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder lost 143-101 against the Timberwolves that was over early in the second half. OKC fans were shocked after the team surrendered a 72-39 first half that put the game out of reach. The Thunder could make NBA history […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team couldn’t extinguish the fire Minnesota Timberwolves ignited in Game 3. Coming into Target Center with a 2-0 series lead, the Thunder aimed to widen the gap to 3-0. Instead, the Timberwolves unleashed a storm early and never let up. Minnesota ultimately dismantled the Thunder in […]

MINNEAPOLIS — For Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, having a sense of urgency from start to finish goes a long way in the postseason, especially against a Minnesota Timberwolves team facing a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference Finals. After Timberwolves fans disrupted Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during his postgame press conference, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves handed head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst postseason loss in a 143-101 blowout in Game 3, which had their fans in a frenzy, leaving the Target Center. Throughout the first half, Thunder fans were shocked as it unfolded. After Oklahoma City surrendered a 34-14 run […]

After being battered handily by the brand-new 2025 NBA MVP, Chris Finch knew he needed to find a way to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if his Minnesota Timberwolves were going to have a chance to remain competitive in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 3, Finch can more or less declare mission accomplished, at least for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals by double digits. However, head coach Mark Daigneault and newly-minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were down big at halftime in game three. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves went into halftime with a 72-41 lead against one of the best teams in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows each game how unguardable he is for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins offered an anti-SGA tactic for the NBA Playoffs, per a conversation he had with three championship coaches. Perkins, who played for the last Thunder team to make the NBA Finals, shared what the tactic is. Which […]

Before the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. Holmgren grew up watching the Timberwolves in Minneapolis. After calling his third-round series against Minnesota a “full-circle moment,” Chet revealed his feelings of nostalgia before Game 3 at the Target Center. When a reporter asked what […]

Jalen Williams’ trainer saw greatness in him before the world did — and now the rest of the NBA is witnessing what Packie Turner always knew. Before the 2025 season began, Turner boldly predicted that Williams would earn both an All-Star selection and a spot on the All-Defensive Team. Now, with both honors secured and […]

Julius Randle played a key role in helping the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals, shaking off previous postseason disappointments to become the dependable support Anthony Edwards required. But against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Randle’s impact has largely vanished. Draymond Green offered his take on Chris Finch’s surprising choice to bench Randle in Game […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has gotten the early jump on the Minnesota Timberwolves in winning three of the first four games of the Western Conference finals. The first two games were in Oklahoma City and the Thunder won Game 4 in Minnesota. "[The Thunder] put that belt on the [Timberwolves], with the buckle… This series […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Led by their newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the team of young guns is ready to make history as their roster continues to add new wrinkles. Jalen Williams has been a crucial part of their success throughout this season […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off a Game 2 win at home to put themselves in the driver’s seat of the Western Conference Finals. A team that has been the betting favorite to win the NBA finals since early on in the season is finally on the cusp of accomplishing that feat. OKC now […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder fanbase had two big reasons to celebrate on Thursday. The Thunder took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals thanks to a 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing them just two wins away from their first Finals appearance since 2012. If they get there, the NBA’s reigning MVP, Shai […]

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins declared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest player in Oklahoma City Thunder history during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today, citing the MVP’s historic production and postseason dominance. “Let’s talk about SGA. The greatest Thunder of all-time,” Perkins said. “He already joined the company of Michael Jordan this year […]

Fans are not happy with ESPN’s latest broadcasting experiment, to say the least. As ESPN attempted to use virtual reality highlights during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals matchup, many let the company know how poorly the idea was coming across. The broadcast opted to show off its virtual reality clip to re-create […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now lead their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-0 as they recently won Game 2 in convincing fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show once again, finishing with 38 points and leading them to victory. The Thunder guard is coming off of winning the MVP award, and to pay respect to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive playoff run on Thursday night, securing a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead in the series, led once again by newly crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s relentless scoring and control of the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder got another convincing win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking them down 118-103 in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again had a strong performance finishing with 38 points, as he was just coming off a day where he was announced the MVP of the league. The Thunder star had some special guests […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing why he’s the MVP of the NBA in the Western Conference Finals with the team up 2-0, there have been many critics about his style of play. With some saying that the Thunder guard baits for fouls during the game just to get cheap points at […]

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted with the 11th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, little did everyone know that he would blossom into the player he is today. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that sought him as one of the main returns in the iconic Paul George trade that keeps on giving, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to trust their process versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, using their defensive toughness and offensive efficiency to grind down their opponent in the 2025 Western Conference Finals. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 38 points and eight assists, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined to form a potent secondary punch […]

It’s natural for the team down 2-0 in an NBA Playoffs series to be frustrated, struggling to come up with answers, but the frustration the Minnesota Timberwolves are feeling at the moment is boiling over to their play on the court. During their 118-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder now two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the spotlight is rightfully on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—not only for his on-court dominance but for the leadership imprint he’s left on the team. After OKC’s 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, head […]

Whenever someone in the NBA ascends to greatness, they tend to attract more and more vitriol. For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP and the best player on the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder that’s now up 2-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals courtesy of a 118-103 win on Thursday night, he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have taken control of the Western Conference Finals, but it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s viral moment before Game 2 that had fans buzzing across the NBA world. In a widely shared clip, the 2024-2025 NBA MVP casually signed a fan’s forehead while walking into the arena, setting off a wave of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the 2025 NBA MVP award winner, and he certainly played like it in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals clash. He put up 38 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and, as per usual, was a force to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have maintained a unified front over the last couple of years both during and after their games. They huddle together in courtside interviews and constantly horse around like they are back on the playground. Their youthful enthusiasm is pure and infectious. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the franchise’s leader and superstar, kept that strong […]

Anthony Edwards made franchise playoff history that involved Kevin Garnett during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Throughout Garnett’s playoff career with the Timberwolves, he averaged 22.3 points per game after 47 total appearances. After his last appearance with the franchise in 2004, […]

The NBA news took an unexpected detour before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and this time, it wasn’t about Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It was about Stephen A. Smith — or more specifically, his flamboyant entrance that instantly went viral on social media. Sporting a lavender suit, dark sunglasses, and enough swagger […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves 93-71 after three quarters of play. Chet Holmgren has been a big part of the Thunder’s lead, including a monster play late in the third quarter over Donte DiVincenzo. Thunder’s Chet Holmgren taunts Donte DiVincenzo, hit with […]

It’s been a big week for Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not only did the Thunder take an early 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Shai was honored with his first career NBA MVP Award. Ahead of Game 2 of the WCF, Shai’s former Thunder teammate, Chris Paul […]

The 2025 Western Conference Finals features two of the most exciting teams in the NBA with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The talk out of Denver the last few days, however, has been about Michael Malone and his comments regarding the MVP award and Nikola Jokic. Needless to say, […]

NBA official Scott Foster had a strange moment occur to him during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. The incident took place less than two minutes into the first quarter, as Foster took an elbow from Thunder guard Luguentz Dort during a jump […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reflected on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP campaign at morning shootaround, revealing what he’ll remember most is the non-basketball moments shared between the two. Before facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Williams discussed how close-knit the Thunder have been in 2024-25. When a reporter asked […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 MVP award, his All-Star teammate, Jalen Williams, reflected on his season alongside SGA. After beating out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander gifted $10,000 baskets for Thunder teammates. When Williams reflected on the campaign he’s had with Shai, he reminisced about non-basketball […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates baskets to commemorate winning the 2024-25 MVP award. After his teammates celebrated their new Rolex watches on social media, it was revealed that the expensive watches were just one part of special gift baskets that were given to every one of Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder teammates. Gilgeous-Alexander’s gift […]

The foul-baiting with Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a major topic of discussion. However, Richard Jefferson had some interesting words about the MVP. On the Road Trippin Podcast, the former NBA guard detailed what Gilgeous-Alexander said when the team was fighting for a play-in spot. “Shai said, ‘2 years ago, I averaged […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant trolled ESPN analyst and former teammate Kendrick Perkins on social media. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, Perkins reflected on his postseason run during his time in Oklahoma City. A particular segment of Road Trippin […]