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: Box score and player stats

Minnesota Timberwolves game summary

Game 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.

back on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/XVHnim12fJ

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 21, 2025

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: Box score and player stats


Oklahoma City Thunder game summary

SGA SHINES IN HIS WEST FINALS DEBUT 🌟

⛈️ 31 PTS (league-leading 10th 25+ PT game of playoffs)
⛈️ 9 AST
⛈️ 5 REB
⛈️ 3 STL

Thunder take a 1-0 series lead!! pic.twitter.com/Y8mmTkqPUP

— NBA (@NBA) May 21, 2025

The 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.

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Chet 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.