Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-Point Masterclass Puts Thunder One Win from NBA Finals
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career-high 40-point performance led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing them within one win of the NBA Finals. The Thunder now lead the Western Conference finals series 3-1, with Game 5 set to be played in Oklahoma City. Despite a strong showing from Minnesota's reserves, turnovers and offensive rebounds proved costly for the Timberwolves.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 40 points, leading the Thunder to a 128-126 win over the Timberwolves.
The Thunder now lead the Western Conference finals series 3-1, with the next game in Oklahoma City.
Jalen Williams contributed 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 21 for the Thunder.
Minnesota's reserves, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo, scored 23 and 21 points respectively, but the Timberwolves lost due to 21 turnovers and 19 offensive rebounds allowed to the Thunder.
Anthony Edwards was limited to 16 points by the Thunder's defense.
The Thunder are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012.
