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Another big Shai Gilgeous-Alexander game, another third-quarter run earns Thunder Game 2
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Kurt Helin,
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Kurt Helin
Published May 23, 2025 12:26 AM
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Minnesota played better in Game 2.
Anthony Edwards was much more himself attacking downhill, he shot 8-of-12 in the paint on his way to 32 points for the night. In the first half, Minnesota’s bench was 7-of-12 for 19 points, and as a team the Wolves hit nine 3-pointers before the break. Minnesota looked much improved, yet at the half the Timberwolves still had a 106.4 offensive rating (10 points below their season average) and trailed by 8.
Then in the third quarter the Thunder took control. Just like in Game 1. Their pressure defense forced five Timberwolves turnovers, OKC got 12 points off those and went on a 19-6 run, and by the end of three, Minnesota was down 22 and trying to play catch-up.
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They couldn’t. Minnesota got as close as 10, but the game was never in doubt, and the Timberwolves were more frustrated than anything.
Rating: 5