This is what Minnesota Timberwolves must change to be able to beat Oklahoma City Thunder

In search of the miracle. That's what Minnesota Timberwolves will undertake starting from this dawn with the arrival of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA 2025 playoffs to their home court. After clearly being overpowered by Oklahoma City Thunder in the first two games, they will have to come up with something different if they don't want to be swept out of the series.

Defeating a team that has accumulated 68 wins in the regular season is no easy task, but Minnesota Timberwolves refuses to believe they are facing an impossible mission. The Minneapolis team is overflowing with competitive spirit, aiming to become strong at their home court to regain hope and find openings in the impressive game of Oklahoma City Thunder. To achieve this, they will need to make key tactical adjustments.

- Increased ball movement and off-ball mobility

A defense as impressive as Thunder's cannot be defeated with isolations and pick-and-rolls. In the first two encounters, there was no fluid ball movement, causing Caruso's, Williams', and Dort's skills to disrupt the individual attempts of the Wolves' most talented players.

- Randle must assist Gobert in the paint

While rebounding is not an issue, the defense in the paint is a weak spot where the Timberwolves' game is sinking. Holmgren's versatility and pairing with Hartenstein are nullifying the efforts of a lonely Gobert. Reid and, especially, Randle, need to get involved in defensive duties in the paint, contributing on offense as well by clogging the paint, playing in the low post, and looking for kick-out passes from Edwards, Conley, and McDaniels.

- Involvement of role players and three-point shooting efficiency

One thing leads to another, and if they manage to move the ball better and clog the paint, they will find open shooters more frequently, leading to higher shooting percentages. Di Vincenzo and McDaniels need to step up, take important shots, and provide the assurance that Thunder's role players offer every night.

- Synchronization of the best level of Edwards and Randle

In neither of the first two games, both stars' best versions were simultaneous. Julius shined in the first game and disappeared in the second, with Edwards showing his credentials as a great star only in the second game. To beat these Thunder, they need the maximum inspiration from both.

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