How it happened: Wolves lose 118-103 to Thunder in Game 2 of Western Conference finals

Despite Anthony Edwards’ 32 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, the Wolves fell 118-103 to the Thunder — now trail 2-0.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 23, 2025 at 3:42AM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the fourth quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

OKLAHOMA CITY – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder was named the NBA’s MVP on Wednesday, and Thursday night he showed why.

The Oklahoma City guard frustrated the Timberwolves all night, and scored a game-high 38 points as his team rolled to a 118-103 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Western Conference playoff series.

Anthony Edwards had 32 points for the Wolves, who will play host to Games 3 and 4 at Target Center on Saturday and Monday.

A see below for how it happened on our Game 2 Live Blog:

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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