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Thunder dominate Game 1 of Western Finals against Timberwolves

Thunder dominate Game 1 of Western Finals against Timberwolves

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Oklahoma City Thunder opened their Western Conference Finals campaign with a commanding 114-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Wednesday night, immediately establishing a 1-0 series lead. While the Timberwolves managed to keep the game competitive through the first half, the Thunder pulled away decisively in the final minutes of the third quarter, maintaining control until the final buzzer.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Thunder's scoring efforts, tallying 31 points, complemented by nine assists and five rebounds. Despite a challenging shooting night, missing 17 of his 27 attempts, Gilgeous-Alexander's relentless ability to draw fouls resulted in 11 of his points coming from the free-throw line, a factor likely to be a significant talking point moving forward in the series.

Beyond their star guard, Oklahoma City showcased impressive depth and tenacious defense. Players like Alex Caruso, who notably guarded multiple positions and made all three of his three-point attempts, and Cason Wallace, who played 33 minutes while contributing strong defense and seven assists, were instrumental. Chet Holmgren, after a quiet first three quarters, erupted in the fourth with crucial dunks, a three-pointer, and a putback, providing a defining surge for the Thunder. Their collective effort significantly outplayed Minnesota's bench, which struggled with a combined 7-for-36 shooting performance during the competitive phases of the game.

Conversely, the Minnesota Timberwolves' offense appeared abysmal, preventing them from mounting a serious challenge. The team shot a dismal 35% from the field and just 29.4% from beyond the arc. Outside of Julius Randle, who led Minnesota with 28 points (20 of which came in the first half), the rest of the squad struggled to convert scoring opportunities.

Key offensive contributors like Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker combined for a poor 7-for-36 from the field, including a collective 5-for-28 from three-point range. The Timberwolves also struggled with turnovers, committing 17, and took 35 ill-advised three-point attempts, while also committing too many fouls.

The game also saw growing frustration from the Timberwolves regarding the officiating, particularly concerning calls favoring Gilgeous-Alexander, who frequently drew fouls. Anthony Edwards even received a technical foul for tossing the ball at Gilgeous-Alexander in frustration. While the Thunder had their own foul concerns with players like Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort in trouble, Minnesota's emotional responses to the officiating could be an area for improvement.

The two teams are set to meet again for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City on Thursday, with the Timberwolves looking to make significant adjustments to level the series.

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