Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Game 1
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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 Minnesota Timberwolves are already down 1-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals following a 114-88 blowout on Tuesday night. A main talking point coming out of the game were the numerous touch fouls awarded to Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,
Anthony Edwards danced on Cason Wallace, then attacked the rim with his trademark burst. Sensing a help defender looming, the Timberwolves star shifted gears, backing down Wallace in anticipation of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rotation.
The Wolves scored 45 points via the 3-pointer in Game 1, and just 20 points in the paint. That’s a tough ratio to rely on in the postseason. It’s a formula that ultimately doomed the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western
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