After fueling his team to a 26-point Game 1 victory, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will look to steer the Thunder to a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Timberwolves on Thursday night. On Tuesday, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half,

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.

Oklahoma City's defense clamps down, Anthony Edwards can't answer and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander perseveres at the foul line in Game 1 of the West Finals.

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On Tuesday, the Thunder switched it up and went with Oklahoma-born singer Ben Rector. He played piano while singing, and it was top-notch. The Thunder is 2-0 in series where Big Rob opens. There is no such track record with Rector. His grade will go up if this series’ result is similar.

Draymond Green fouled out in the fourth quarter while Anthony Edwards came away with 36 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves came from behind to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 3. Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 36 points.