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Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Thunder aim to secure conference finals victory over the Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 220.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the Western Conference finals over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 128-126 in the last meeting on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 40 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Timberwolves with 23. The Thunder are 12-4 against opponents in the Northwest Division. Oklahoma City is sixth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 44.8 rebounds. Jalen Williams leads the Thunder with 5.3 boards. The Timberwolves have gone 33-19 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is 11-11 in one-possession games. The Thunder average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 more made shots on average than the 12.7 per game the Timberwolves give up. The Timberwolves average 15.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Thunder allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Thunder. Williams is averaging 19.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.7 steals over the last 10 games. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Timberwolves. Julius Randle is averaging 21.2 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 115.0 points, 43.5 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 10.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.3 points per game. Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 110.8 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points. INJURIES: Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). Timberwolves: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host Minnesota with 1-0 series lead
Associated Press Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 214 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last meeting 114-88 on Wednesday, led by 31 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 28. The Thunder have gone 12-4 against division opponents. Oklahoma City is 54-5 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Timberwolves are 11-5 against opponents in the Northwest Division. Minnesota averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 23-11 when winning the turnover battle. The 120.5 points per game the Thunder score are 11.2 more points than the Timberwolves allow (109.3). The Timberwolves average 15.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Thunder allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Williams is shooting 48.4% and averaging 21.6 points for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.8 points over the last 10 games. Randle is averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 115.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 11.0 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points per game. Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 105.3 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.0 points. INJURIES: Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). Timberwolves: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host Minnesota with 1-0 series lead
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 214 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last meeting 114-88 on Wednesday, led by 31 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 28. The Thunder have gone 12-4 against division opponents. Oklahoma City is 54-5 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Timberwolves are 11-5 against opponents in the Northwest Division. Minnesota averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 23-11 when winning the turnover battle. The 120.5 points per game the Thunder score are 11.2 more points than the Timberwolves allow (109.3). The Timberwolves average 15.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Thunder allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Williams is shooting 48.4% and averaging 21.6 points for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.8 points over the last 10 games. Randle is averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 115.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 11.0 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points per game. Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 105.3 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.0 points. INJURIES: Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). Timberwolves: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
17-05-2025
- Sport
Thunder, Nuggets set for game 7 matchup
Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 213 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. The Nuggets defeated the Thunder 119-107 in the last meeting on Friday. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32. The Thunder are 12-4 against opponents in the Northwest Division. Oklahoma City is 1-4 in one-possession games. The Nuggets are 8-8 against Northwest Division opponents. Denver scores 120.8 points and has outscored opponents by 3.9 points per game. The Thunder's 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.4 more made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Nuggets allow. The Nuggets average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Thunder allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Isaiah Hartenstein is scoring 11.2 points per game and averaging 10.7 rebounds for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.4 points and 6.2 rebounds over the last 10 games. Jokic is scoring 29.6 points per game and averaging 12.7 rebounds for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 116.3 points, 46.4 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 10.1 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.3 points per game. Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 110.8 points, 47.0 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points. INJURIES: Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl).
Fox Sports
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Thunder, Nuggets set for game 7 matchup
Associated Press Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 213 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. The Nuggets defeated the Thunder 119-107 in the last meeting on Friday. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32. The Thunder are 12-4 against opponents in the Northwest Division. Oklahoma City is 1-4 in one-possession games. The Nuggets are 8-8 against Northwest Division opponents. Denver scores 120.8 points and has outscored opponents by 3.9 points per game. The Thunder's 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.4 more made shots on average than the 14.1 per game the Nuggets allow. The Nuggets average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Thunder allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Isaiah Hartenstein is scoring 11.2 points per game and averaging 10.7 rebounds for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.4 points and 6.2 rebounds over the last 10 games. Jokic is scoring 29.6 points per game and averaging 12.7 rebounds for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 116.3 points, 46.4 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 10.1 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.3 points per game. Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 110.8 points, 47.0 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points. INJURIES: Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). Nuggets: Aaron Gordon: day to day (hamstring), Hunter Tyson: day to day (ankle), DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
