The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant 114-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2025. Despite a slow start from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who shot 2 of 13 in the first half, he finished with 31 points, supported by strong performances from fellow starters and the Thunder’s depth. The game featured intense moments between Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards, culminating in technical fouls and a chippy atmosphere, while Julius Randle led Minnesota early but faded in the second half as the Thunder took control.
