The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 on Thursday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was presented the MVP trophy before the game, scored 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting. "I feel like all my emotions were so high, but I was a little bit tired out there, especially at the start," … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: ‘My Emotions Were So High’
Timberwolves-Thunder Game 1 Averages 5.36M Viewers On ESPN
Game 1 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 5.36 million viewers on ESPN. It is the least-watched conference finals opener since Clippers-Suns in 2021. Excluding 2020 and 2021, it's the least-watched conference finals opener since Grizzlies-Spurs in 2013. The number also represents a 24% decline from last year's Mavs-Wolves opener. The ESPN2 … [Read more...] about Timberwolves-Thunder Game 1 Averages 5.36M Viewers On ESPN
Michael Malone To Join ESPN Coverage For Western Conference Finals
Michael Malone will join ESPN for coverage of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. Malone will appear on the "NBA Countdown" pregame show and the halftime studio show. Malone was fired by the Nuggets, who were beaten by the Thunder in seven games, in the final week of the regular season. David Adelman is reportedly a … [Read more...] about Michael Malone To Join ESPN Coverage For Western Conference Finals
Heat, Timberwolves Expected To Show Trade Interest In Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are two teams who are expected to show interest in trading for Kevin Durant this offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Pat Riley stated on Friday that Heat probably would not run it back with the same players next year. The Rockets have been considered "less likely" to pursue a deal for Durant. New … [Read more...] about Heat, Timberwolves Expected To Show Trade Interest In Kevin Durant
Chris Finch Challenges Anthony Edwards To Bring Better Energy
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn't happy with his team's effort and energy after they lost Game 1 of their second round series at home to the Golden State Warriors. Finch's primary issue with was with Wolves star Anthony Edwards. "It starts with Ant," Finch said. "I thought he struggled, and then you could just kind of see the light go out a little bit for a … [Read more...] about Chris Finch Challenges Anthony Edwards To Bring Better Energy