- What: NBA Western Conference Finals Game 2
- When: May 22, 2025
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder
- Time: 5:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK)
The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves will play the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday.
The Thunder currently leads the series 1-0. The game will begin at 5:30 p.m. PST at Paycom Center.
In Game 1, held on Tuesday, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 114-88, covering the spread as 7-point favorites on their home court.
After being down by 4 points at halftime, Oklahoma City dominated the second half, outscoring Minnesota by 30 points.
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the standout performer, scoring 31 points, although he shot 10-of-27 from the field. Despite this victory, the Thunder have struggled against the spread this postseason, with a record of just 5-8.
The Timberwolves faced offensive difficulties in Game 1, with only two players scoring in double figures.
Julius Randle led the team with 28 points on an impressive 9-of-13 shooting, while Anthony Edwards contributed 18 points but did not score in the fourth quarter and attempted only one shot.
Overall, Minnesota shot 35% from the floor. Nevertheless, the Timberwolves have been a solid bet in the playoffs, going 8-3 against the spread over their last 11 games.
After playoff losses, they have bounced back well, holding a 2-0 ATS record with an average winning margin of 13 points in those games.
Furthermore, they’ve scored 117 or more points in three of their last five contests, signaling a potential improvement in their offensive performance.
On the other hand, the Thunder are struggling with their recent form, going 2-4 against the spread in their last six games and 3-7 in the last ten.
They hold a 2-5 ATS record as single-digit favorites in the playoffs. Additionally, their top four scoring players are all shooting below 35% from beyond the arc, indicating their offensive efficiency may regress.
This matchup should be competitive. I recommend backing the Timberwolves on the spread at +7.5 points in this one.
Best Bet: Timberwolves +7.5 Points at -115 odds
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