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Only one team looked ready to play in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, and it wasn't the team with a 2-0 lead. After lopsided losses in Games 1 and 2,
The Oklahoma City Thunder are two wins away from reaching their second NBA Finals in franchise history as the Western Conference Finals shifts to Minnesota.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves play Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs Saturday at Target Center.
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The reality of what’s facing the Timberwolves is creeping in as they head home for two games in the Western Conference finals.
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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.