Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder Player Stats and Box Score - May 20 | 2025 NBA Playoffs, WCF Game 1

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a tough first half to help the OKC Thunder register a comfortable 114-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists and three steals on 10-for-27.

Jalen Williams contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals, while Chet Holmgren had 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. It was a total team effort by the Thunder to earn a 1-0 lead over the Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards had 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists but was hampered by foul trouble in the third quarter. Julius Randle put up 28 points and eight rebounds, but most of his points were scored in the first half. The Timberwolves bench had a woeful game, with Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo combining to go 7-for-36.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Player Stats and Box Score for Game 1

Timberwolves

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Julius Randle	28	8	1	1	0	5	3	36	9-13	5-6	5-6	-17
Jaden McDaniels	7	6	3	1	1	3	6	24	3-5	1-3	0-0	-10
Rudy Gobert	2	3	1	1	1	1	2	21	1-3	0-0	0-2	-2
Mike Conley	7	3	3	0	0	0	1	23	2-8	1-5	2-2	5
Anthony Edwards	18	9	3	0	1	4	4	37	5-13	3-8	5-7	-23
Josh Minott	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	-6
Luka Garza	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	-6
Naz Reid	4	8	4	0	1	3	2	28	1-11	0-7	2-2	-21
Donte DiVincenzo	9	1	2	2	1	1	3	30	3-14	3-12	0-0	-20
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	8	2	0	0	2	0	0	28	3-11	2-9	0-0	-14
Jaylen Clark	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	6	1-2	0-1	1-2	-4
Terrence Shannon Jr.	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1-2	0-0	0-0	-6
Rob Dillingham	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0-1	0-0	0-0	-6
Leonard Miller	DNP
Joe Ingles	DNP

Thunder

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Chet Holmgren	15	7	3	1	2	1	0	26	6-9	1-1	2-4	8
Jalen Williams	19	8	5	5	0	0	2	33	7-18	1-2	4-4	13
Isaiah Hartenstein	12	5	0	1	0	3	4	20	6-8	0-0	0-0	1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	31	5	9	3	0	2	1	38	10-27	0-4	11-14	22
Luguentz Dort	5	1	0	2	1	1	5	28	2-4	1-3	0-0	7
Dillon Jones	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1-1	1-1	0-0	6
Ousmane Dieng	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	6
Kenrich Williams	8	3	0	0	0	1	3	9	3-3	2-2	0-0	19
Alex Caruso	9	3	0	0	0	1	3	22	3-4	3-3	0-0	10
Isaiah Joe	7	8	1	0	0	0	1	13	1-2	1-2	4-4	11
Aaron Wiggins	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	13	1-3	0-0	0-0	0
Cason Wallace	3	3	7	1	0	3	2	33	1-3	1-3	0-0	21
Ajay Mitchell	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0-0	0-0	0-0	6
Jaylin Williams	DNP

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Game 1 Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves visited the Paycom Center on Tuesday for Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup against the OKC Thunder. The Timberwolves were confident after dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games, while the Thunder had a grueling seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota coach Chris Finch didn't make any changes to his starting five of Mike Conley Jr., Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.

OKC coach Mark Daigneault also went with his usual starting lineup featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

The game was pretty close in the first half, with defense proving key to success. The Minnesota Timberwolves' size gave the Thunder problems, while OKC's guards slowed down Anthony Edwards and company.

Minnesota built up a lead midway through the second quarter before the Thunder went on a phenomenal run in the third. OKC outscored Minnesota 70-40 in the second half to register a comprehensive victory.

Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals is scheduled for Thursday at the Paycom Center, with the Thunder looking to take a 2-0 series lead before it shifts to Minnesota.