By the end of OKC’s 124-94 Game 5 win Wednesday night, the Thunder’s barbaric defense had reduced the Wolves to nothing but a collection of empty pelts.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have dominated the NBA this season, powering through the Western Conference Finals and showing no signs of slowing down. With MVP-caliber performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

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

Discover how the Timberwolves can exploit the Oklahoma City Thunder’s rebounding weakness in the 2025 Western Conference Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder triumph over Denver Nuggets, advancing in the NBA playoffs. Analysis of key performances and what's ahead, as Thunder prepare to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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.

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.

The Thunder pummeled the Timberwolves 54-20 in the paint — which is going to need a fresh coat before Game 2 on Thursday.