Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3: Prediction

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (May 24, 2025)

Thunder vs Minnesota final 3 updates including Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury status — *Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaden McDaniels (Photo By Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images )*

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play their third match of the Western Conference finals at Target Center on Saturday, May 24.

Following a commanding lead at the beginning of the final round series with a 114-88 win, the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder secured another significant 118-103 victory in the recent knockdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Supported by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 38 points and Jalen Williams’ 26 points and 10 rebounds, they are leading the series 2-0. However, Chet Holmgren scored 22, while the Thunder’s defense, complemented by Lu Dort and Williams, held Minnesota to 41.4% shooting.

On the other hand, the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves are finding it tough to maintain their solid semi-final 4-1 winning momentum in the ongoing finals. Anthony Edwards’ 32 points on 12-of-26 shots and Jaden McDaniels’ 22 were not enough to secure the win for them. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 17 points, but the team struggled against the Thunder’s strong defense.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3: Prediction

*Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (Photo by Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)*

The upcoming showdown promises to be significant as the series shifts to Minneapolis. The Thunder will look to maintain momentum behind MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a well-organized supporting cast. The Timberwolves will focus on capitalizing on their opponent’s home-court advantage and bouncing back with improved ability. They will mostly rely on Anthony Edwards’ elite performance. However, defensive adjustments and early energy could play a key role for Minnesota. With both teams highly competitive, game three will be a highly contested matchup.