Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

It’s Wednesday, May 28, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) and Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Timberwolves are currently 24-17 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Thunder have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Denver Nuggets in Game 7, reaching the West Finals and proving their collective defense is one of a kind.

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Anthony Edwards' post-game reactions as the Minnesota Timberwolves exit the Playoffs after a 4-1 loss in the West Finals against the OKC Thunder.

After silencing critics with a gritty Game 7 win over Denver, the Thunder look poised, confident, and unstoppable—led by SGA, Jalen Williams, and a suffocating defense.

Oklahoma City closed out the Western Conference finals in five games, facing little resistance from Minnesota in the clincher.