Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (May 20, 2025)

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves will start their final round at Paycom Center on Tuesday, May 20

After a decisive and long semifinal journey against the Denver Nuggets, the top seed finally made its position in the final round with a 4-3 lead. With a decisive 125-93 win in their recent knockout of the semifinals, Thunder outscored Denver 39-20 in the second quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35 points set the tone offensively as the best player on the court, while 24 from Jalen Williamson demonstrated his playmaking and scoring ability. However, Cason Wallace had a highlight reel dunk on Nikola Jokic in the second half, energizing the team and crowd.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their semifinal series with a 4-1 victory against the Golden State Warriors. In their recent knock, Julius Randle scored 29 points on an efficient 13 for 18 shooting, while Anthony Edwards scored 22 points with 12 assists. The rest of the talent pool, including Ruby Gobert with 17 points, Mike Conley with 16, and Donte DiVincenzo’s 13 points, helped them secure another victory with 121-110.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1: Prediction

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 20: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on January 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 102-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The starting clash between the Thunder and the Timberwolves will bring a lot of anticipation. The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, holds a slight home-court edge. Anthony Edwards will spearhead Minnesota’s offense, countered by Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams. This game can be a highly contested matchup with key contributions from Chet Holmgren and Julius Randle. The outcome hinges on the Timberwolves’ defense and the Thunder’s dynamic scoring.