Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40, Thunder defense forcing 23 turnovers has OKC one win from NBA Finals - NBC Sports
Minnesota turned the ball over 23 times and gave up 19 offensive rebounds, and with that lost the possession game. And then the game.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40, Thunder defense forcing 23 turnovers has OKC one win from NBA Finals
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Published May 27, 2025 12:20 AM
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It was the two words in all caps and red ink at the top of the scouting report for Minnesota going into the Western Conference Finals:
Limit turnovers.
The Timberwolves had to break even in the possession game to upset the Thunder in this series. They failed at that in the biggest moment of their season Monday night — Minnesota turned the ball over 23 times and allowed 19 Oklahoma City offensive rebounds in Game 4. The result was the Thunder getting up 11 more shots in the game.
That was the difference in what an epic, high-level playoff game, one of the best of the postseason. Well, turnovers and a career playoff high 40 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
SGA DROPS A NEAR 40-POINT TRIPLE DOUBLE 🤯⚡️ 40 PTS⚡️ 10 AST⚡️ 9 REBThe @okcthunder take a 3-1 Western Conference Finals lead! pic.twitter.com/Lu44iHcoLs
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