Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder Beat the Rested Timberwolves 114–88 in Game 1 of West Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2025. Nate Billings/AP Photo

OKLAHOMA CITY—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114–88 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 8 of 14 field goals in the second half after a rough start.