Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the 2025 MVP, and Chandler Parsons heaped praise on his dominant season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves by the final score of 118-103 in Game 2 on Thursday.

Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

The Thunder shot a blazing 61.9 percent from the field in the second half, including 61.5 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Meanwhile, the stunned Timberwolves made just 35 percent of their shots in the final 24 minutes, including a woeful 21.7 percent from beyond the arc.

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With the lights at their brightest, the stakes at an apex and dreams within reach, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship formula was on full display in its 1

Signs of frustration have been evident for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals against an Oklahoma City Thunder team chasing its first title with a mix of poise, precision and relentlessness unseen anywhere else in these NBA playoffs.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a strong 118-103 Game 2 victory. Jaden McDaniels showed notable frustration after the loss.