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.

The Thunder shot a blazing 61.9 percent from the field in the second half, including 61.5 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Meanwhile, the stunned Timberwolves made just 35 percent of their shots in the final 24 minutes, including a woeful 21.7 percent from beyond the arc.

With the lights at their brightest, the stakes at an apex and dreams within reach, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship formula was on full display in its 1

NBA veteran and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins spoke with our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson on Friday about the Timberwolves-Thunder series, which now shifts to Target Center. OKC leads the best-of-7 series,

With honors announced and All-NBA selections finalized, the league has released the complete voting results for the 2024-25 season’s individual awards.

Signs of frustration have been evident for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals against an Oklahoma City Thunder team chasing its first title with a mix of poise, precision and relentlessness unseen anywhere else in these NBA playoffs.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a strong 118-103 Game 2 victory. Jaden McDaniels showed notable frustration after the loss.

NBA official Scott Foster was bloodied on Thursday night during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Timberwolves.