Thunder Apira again to Minnesota thanks to its MVP

With a stellar action of 38 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander He prompted this Thursday to Oklahoma City Thunder to a victory for 118-103 about the Minnesota Timberwolvesplacing the global 2-0 in the Final of the Western Conference of the NBA 2025.

The night was round for the Canadian base, who received The MVP trophy of the regular season from Commissioner Adam Silver before the party. At 26, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points in the regular phase, leading the Thunder-the youngest team in the league-to the best record of the season.

During the game, SGA also contributed 3 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 robberieschaining his Fifth consecutive game with more than 30 points. His offensive and defensive leadership was crucial for Oklahoma to dominate with a third lethal quarter that gave them an advantage of up to 24 points.

“Playing hard in defense is our starting point. We know that the game has ups and downs, but that cannot change,” said Jalen Williams, second top scorer with 26 units.

Minnesota fights but is not enough to stop Thunder

Anthony Edwardsthe great figure of the Timberwolves, He added 32 pointsbecoming the maximum historical scorer of Minnesota in postseason (surpassing Kevin Garnett). However, he did not have the necessary support of his companions. Julius Randle barely achieved 6 points and ended on the bench throughout the last quarter. Rudy Gobert also contributed only 2 points in the first half.

Coach Chris Finch explained the decision: “I wanted to see if I could change the rhythm of the game and expand the court.”

Oklahoma’s defense suffocated Minnesota, forcing 14 ball losses compared to only 6 of the premises.

Halfway from the NBA finals

With the 2-0 series, the Thunder are just two triumphs to advance their first NBA ends since 2012. The third and fourth game will be played in Minnesota the Saturday and Mondayrespectively.

“There will be a lot of energy. It is a great hobby. We will have to light ourselves from the beginning if we want to win,” Gilgeous-Alexander warned.

The MVP confessed to feel excited but also something exhausted by emotional burden:

“I was too accelerated at the beginning, but I am happy that we won. So I can enjoy and assimilate what happened.” “I was too accelerated at the beginning, but I am happy that we won. So I can enjoy and assimilate what happened.”

If Gilgeous-Alexander maintains this level and Oklahoma continues to defend with the same intensity, the return to some finals could be very close.