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Like all Oklahoma City Thunder fans, Jalen Williams hopes Game 5 will be the final chapter of the Western Conference Finals. After picking up a crucial win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 3-1 series lead, the Thunder return home for a potential closeout affair. Williams believes that Thunder fans will show out in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are so close to making a return to the NBA Finals, somewhere that the franchise last went to in 2012, when the Bolts were still led by the dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Those three have since each won a Most Valuable Player Award, but one […]

Based on the basic team stats from Game 4 of the 2025 Western Conference finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Target Center in Minnesota, it seemed as though Anthony Edwards and company came away with the victory. The Timberwolves had more rebounds, more takes from the […]

MINNEAPOLIS — After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 to command a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to the Target Center’s hostile environment. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his “Free-throw Merchant” label, a moniker that followed Shai amidst his MVP season and a go-to chant for Timberwolves fans throughout […]

Jalen Williams stepped onto the court in Game 4 with calm confidence and left it as one of the biggest reasons the Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from the NBA Finals. The second-year forward poured in 34 points on 13-of-24 shooting, including 6-of-9 from deep. He added five assists, three rebounds, and three […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from the NBA Finals after a narrow victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The first three games of this series were all blowouts, and the Thunder lost Game 3 by 42 points. They had a good response in them […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just escape with a 128-126 win in Game 4 — they showed exactly why they’re one win from the NBA Finals. And while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40-point masterpiece powered the victory, it was his postgame words that reminded everyone why he’s the league’s MVP — on and off the court. The […]

Anthony Edwards is setting the record straight. After the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a tight Game 4 loss, talk began to swirl about whether the young star had an off night. Edwards quickly dismissed that narrative, saying he played the right way and never felt out of rhythm. “I made […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, securing a third win in the series and getting themselves to within a game of the NBA Finals. They couldn’t have done it without the MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or as Timberwolves fans like to call […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached elite NBA territory with his dominant performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. In 40 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander was explosive on the offensive side of the ball. He finished with 40 points, 10 assists, nine […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from the NBA Finals as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. After losing Game 3 by 42 points, everyone was eager to see how the Thunder would respond in this one. They found themselves in a […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a tough 128-126 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. This had fans in shambles and go through heartbreak. The Timberwolves put up a valiant effort, especially their bench players. They outscored the Thunder’s bench 64-27 throughout the […]

Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals is going down on Monday night in Minneapolis, and it is shaping up to be an exciting finish. The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant during the first two games of the series at home, but the Minnesota Timberwolves responded with a surprising blowout win in Game 3 to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder heard the deafening noise inside the Target Center once again. The Minnesota Timberwolves fans bombarded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the most, though. Through a reverberating three-word chant that also got Doris Burke to react. SGA took to the free throw line during the first half. The fans did more than raise their voice. […]

MINNEAPOLIS — After losing Game 3, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams highlighted the Minnesota Timberwolves’ sense of urgency, leading to their first win in the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves avoided going down 0-3 with a historic 143-101 victory. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault alluded to potential lineup changes for Game 4. However, for […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has had ample time to rethink his approach following the Thunder’s historic 42-point loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs. After a 143-101 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Daigneault is heading into Monday’s matchup open to making significant changes, […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley sent a warning to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves after their blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves lost the first two games of the series, needing to defend homecourt to keep their season alive. They did just that in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder decisively won the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, but Game 3 was about as one-sided as a game can get in the NBA. Unfortunately, it was the Minnesota Timberwolves coming away with that win. The Timberwolves blasted the Thunder 143-101 on Saturday night in Minneapolis, narrowing the series […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to carry their momentum from Games 1 and 2, and took a big 143-101 loss in Game 3 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. From the start of the game, the Thunder could not keep up with the Timberwolves, and they played from behind for the entire night. Losing by […]

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 […]