NBA Playoffs Game 2 Western Conference Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM PT, Thursday, May 22
📍 Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
Spread: Thunder -7.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +7.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Thunder -290 | Timberwolves +240
Total: 217.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #2 – Western Conference Finals (OKC leads series 1-0)
Matchup Breakdown:
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Game 1 with a 114–88 victory, outscoring the Timberwolves by 30 points in the second half. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points and nine assists, while Jalen Williams contributed 22 points. The Thunder's defense stifled Minnesota, forcing 17 turnovers and limiting them to 39.5% shooting from the field.
The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled offensively in Game 1, with Anthony Edwards scoring 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting. Julius Randle led the team with 28 points but committed five turnovers. The Timberwolves will need to improve their shooting and ball security to even the series.
I expect the Thunder to maintain their momentum at home, and I’d argue the Timberwolves could have lost by more even. They’ll need to improve offensive execution and reduce turnovers — Julius Randle won’t be hitting ridiculous threes in back-to-back games.
Betting Market Insights:
The Thunder are 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games but have covered the spread in four straight games.
The total has gone over in 62 of the Thunder's 82 games this season.
The Timberwolves have hit the over in 54 of their 82 games this season.
Key Trends:
Thunder are 53-25-4 ATS this season.
Timberwolves are 39-43-0 ATS this season.
The total has gone over in 4 of the last 6 games between these teams.
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