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The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves by the final score of 118-103 in Game 2 on Thursday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and Jalen Williams added 26 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are back in action on Thursday night for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, after dropping Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a series they entered as sizable underdogs. After Tuesday’s loss, superstar guard Anthony Edwards wasn’t concerned.
Oklahoma City set the tone for the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 plundering of the Timberwolves in Game 1. Things weren't quite as easy in Game 2, but the Thunder still beat Minnesota 118-103 behind 38 points from newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Edwards led Minnesota to a first round victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and a second round victory over the Golden State Warriors. As he continues to find success in the playoffs, Edwards has etched his name in the history books for the Timberwolves.
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNMultiple Timberwolves players believe they must play through inconsistent refereesAfter the Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 114-88 Game 1 win, the biggest talking points after the game were about the officials. You couldn't scroll past five tweets or channel surf on television without someone crying about the whistle.