Thunder Wins Thrilling Games Against Timberwolves
The Thunder's 3-1 series lead has given them a significant advantage, and they will look to close out the series at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career playoff-high 40 points has been a key factor in the Thunder's success, and he will be crucial in Game 5. The Timberwolves will need to find a way to quiet the Oklahoma City crowd and overcome the Thunder's strong performance if they hope to stay in the series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 128-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving closer to the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a career playoff-high 40 points, while Jalen Williams added 34 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
The Thunder's active defense and efficient offense were key factors in their win, forcing seven turnovers and shooting 51.2% from the field. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo provided a strong bench performance for the Timberwolves, but the Thunder's resilience ultimately led to the win. The Timberwolves were led by 22 points from Jaden McDaniels, but struggled to stay in the game despite efforts from their bench players.
Anthony Edwards had a quiet night, shooting 5-of-13 from the field and 1-of-7 from three-point range. The Thunder led for most of the game, with their largest lead being 11 points in the third quarter. The series returns to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday, where the Thunder will attempt to clinch the series at home.
The Thunder's win in Game 4 has put them in a strong position to advance to the NBA Finals. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the team, they will look to capitalize on their momentum and secure a series win in Game 5. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to overcome the Thunder's strong defense and offense if they hope to stay in the series.