Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder (05/20): Box score, player stats, game summary and more

Oklahoma City Thunder defended their home ground, Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, after securing a huge Game 1 114-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Oklahoma City Thunder showed their A-game against Anthony Edwards and company. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added a stunning 31 points, leading the team to a much-needed victory. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup.Minnesota Timberwolves game summaryGame 1 of the Western Conference Finals was a rough start for the Timberwolves. Despite jumping out to a first-half lead, Minnesota fell apart down the stretch. The team shot just 34.9% from the field and a cold 29.4% from three-point range. Missed shots and turnovers (17 total) made it hard to keep up with the Thunder’s pressure.Julius Randle led the Wolves with 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting, hitting five threes and grabbing eight boards. But Anthony Edwards struggled to find rhythm, finishing with 18 points and four turnovers. Naz Reid couldn’t get anything to fall, going 1-for-11 from the field and 0-for-7 from deep. The bench added little spark, and Minnesota will need more from its role players in Game 2.Oklahoma City Thunder game summaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder came out with energy and didn’t let up, dominating on both ends. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 31 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds, staying aggressive all game. He set the tone early, and the rest of the team followed with smart ball movement and tough defense.Also Read: “Soft a*s tech” — Anthony Edwards’ most hilarious tech foul against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparks intense reaction from fansChet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gave OKC a big boost inside and out. Holmgren shot 66.7% from the floor and blocked two shots, while Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals. The Thunder bench came up big, too, as Caruso and Kenrich Williams hit all six of their combined shots, helping OKC shoot 50% overall and 52.4% from deep.