Timberwolves vs. Thunder: Live updates, highlights for Tuesday's Game 1
Feb 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and guard Mike Conley (10) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. The NBA playoff series will start with both teams tied at 0-0.
The Thunder are fresh off a 125-93 Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Facing a Round 2 exit, the first seed destroyed the top-heavy squad. They led by as many as 43 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored an efficient 35 points and Jalen Williams had 24 points.
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Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are well-rested with nearly a week off. They closed the Golden State Warriors out with a 121-110 Game 5 win last Wednesday. Julius Randle led the way with 29 points.
For live updates and highlights from the Thunder's Game 1 against the Timberwolves, regularly check back to this post:
What channel is Timberwolves vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ESPN
Start time: 7:30 p.m. CT
Where to watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder on livestream
Watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial)
Timberwolves vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is out.
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TImberwolves: None.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards
Mike Conley
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert
Thunder 2025 NBA playoffs schedule
Thursday, May 22 vs. Timberwolves
Saturday, May 24 at Timberwolves
Monday, May 26 at Timberwolves
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