Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder Overwhelm Timberwolves Again, Win 118–103 for 2–0 West Finals Lead

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City on May 22, 2025. Nate Billings/AP Photo

OKLAHOMA CITY—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points a day after being named the NBA’s MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overwhelmed the Minnesota Timberwolves again, winning 118–103 on Thursday night to take a 2–0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 21 field goals and 13 of 15 free throws after receiving his MVP trophy from Commissioner Adam Silver before the game.