The Thunder is three wins away from the NBA Finals. OKC took Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, putting the clamps on Minnesota in a 114-88 win.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Here is how to watch this key contest.

The Thunder were the best team in the NBA all season for a reason. They harass you physically on both ends of the floor, with relentless defensive ball pressure and a constant attacking of the rim on offense.

The Timberwolves had a mediocre start to this season. Then, Julius Randle returned in March after missing a month with an injury and became a marvel, and this became a superior team to the outfit that reached the Western Conference finals in the spring of 2024.

The only upside is that the Thunder stayed home after their Game 7 win. They'll host three consecutive playoff games and spend most of the week in their beds. Alex Caruso has been a defensive monster for the title contender all playoffs. Like a baseball closer who gets hot in October, he's been a game-changer after a pedestrian regular season.