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Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, but it did not come without any tension that rose before the last flute.
OKC beat Minnesota Timberwolves 102-86 with just over six minutes left. New York Knicks recently showed that it was not an invincible lead.
However, the wolves were frustrated with their performance and a player went after the NBA MVP.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, #2, runs against Minnesota Timberwolves Forward Jaden McDaniels, #3, in the fourth quarter of match two of the Western Conference Finals for 2025 NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams Preferred Pictures)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on the field just 24 hours after receiving the prestigious honor, the first of his career, and he reminded people why he deserved it by 38 points.
However, Jaden McDaniels pushed him from behind, resulting in a flagrant 1 error.
More players had to be separated.
McDaniels wanted a mistake called Gilgeous-Alexander to grab McDaniels’ arm, which McDaniels then reciprocated. After the match, McDaniels said he then wanted to distribute MVP “for real.”
Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, #2, runs against Minnesota Timberwolves Forward Jaden McDaniels, #3, in the fourth quarter of match two of the Western Conference Finals for 2025 NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams Preferred Pictures)
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“I wasn’t even angry. I just had a mistake to use,” McDaniels explained via CBS SPORTS.
Thunder won the game, 118-103, and is now two wins away from making their first NBA final since 2012.
Jalen Williams had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Chet Holmgren added 22 points for Thunder.
Minnesota closed within 10 in the last period, but Oklahoma City kept Timberwolves late.
Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, but it took him 26 shots to get them. Jaden McDaniels scored 22 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 17 to Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City Thunder-Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, #2, and Forward Chet Holmgren, #7, celebrate after a game against Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of match two of the Western Conference Finals for 2025 NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams Preferred Pictures)
Now, Minnesota comes homewhere they are 4-1 in the playoffs. Game 3 is Saturday in Minneapolis.
