In an exciting Western Conference matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a standout Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 114-88 in the first game of the conference finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilgeous-Alexander, MVP finalist, shone with 31 points, 20 of them scored in the second half of the game. In addition, the player added nine assists, demonstrating his versatility on the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the part of Minnesota, Julius Randle scored 28 points, but only eight in the second half. Anthony Edwards, averaging 26.5 points in the playoffs, was limited to 18 points, with a 5-of-13 field goal percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The match was played in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder demonstrated their superiority. The home team, with a great performance in the third quarter, achieved a significant lead that they maintained until the end of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Game 2 will be held on Thursday in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At halftime, Minnesota led 48-44, with Randle scoring 20 points and hitting 5 of 6 three-pointers. Gilgeous-Alexander had scored 11 points on 2-of-13 shooting before the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the third quarter, the Thunder went on a 10-0 run to take the lead 66-60. Kenrich Williams, a seldom-used substitute this postseason, made a mid-range shot and a three-pointer in a row, extending the lead to 71-62. Oklahoma City outscored Minnesota 32-18 in the third quarter, securing a 76-66 lead for the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spectacular dunk by Holmgren put Oklahoma City up 86-75, unleashing euphoria among the fans. Gilgeous-Alexander, while falling to the ground after a foul, scored and made the free throw, increasing the lead to 91-77 with seven minutes left in the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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