OKC thrashes Minnesota to start the Western Semifinals (1-0)
There was no contest: Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1
Clear victory for Oklahoma City Thunder over Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 scoreline, a match where the defensive intensity of the regular season leaders proved crucial.
Looking at advanced statistics, beyond the debates on whether OKC gets more or fewer free throws, the key, as mentioned, lay in the home team's strong defense or the visitors' poor offense, reflected in abysmal shooting percentages (35% field goals and 29% from beyond the arc). It's impossible to win a playoff game in 2025 with such numbers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 31 points, despite a rough shooting night (10 for 27), making up for it at the free-throw line (11 for 14). Jalen Williams contributed 19 points and Chet Holmgren added 15.
For the Wolves, the standout was Julius Randle with 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Anthony Edwards finished with 18 points on just 13 shot attempts and a mere 7 free-throw attempts. No other Wolves player reached double digits. Let's see how they adjust for Game 2.
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