Oklahoma City Thunder Take 3-1 Lead in Western Conference Finals with Win Over Timberwolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 128-126 victory, scoring 40 points and moving within one win of the NBA Finals.
Overview
In a thrilling Game 4, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126, taking a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred with a playoff career-high 40 points, alongside Jalen Williams' 34 points. The Thunder's defense limited Anthony Edwards to 16 points, while the team capitalized on Minnesota's 23 turnovers. The series shifts back to Oklahoma City for Game 5, where the Thunder can clinch a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Content generated by AI—learn more or report issue.
Get both sides in 5 minutes with our daily newsletter.
Analysis
Left
The articles celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive playoff performances, particularly highlighting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's contributions.
The tone is overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing the team's resilience and skill in overcoming challenges.
Fans are excited as the Thunder move closer to the NBA finals, showcasing their dominance in the series.
Center
The articles celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's strong playoff performance and resilience in overcoming the Timberwolves.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game is highlighted as a key factor in the Thunder's success.
The Timberwolves are portrayed as struggling against a determined Thunder team aiming for the NBA Finals.
Right
The article highlights the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive playoff victory against the Timberwolves.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance is celebrated as a key factor in the Thunder's success.
The tone is overwhelmingly positive, contrasting with the Timberwolves' struggles in the series.
Left
The articles celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive playoff performances, particularly highlighting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's contributions.
The tone is overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing the team's resilience and skill in overcoming challenges.
Fans are excited as the Thunder move closer to the NBA finals, showcasing their dominance in the series.
Center
The articles celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's strong playoff performance and resilience in overcoming the Timberwolves.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game is highlighted as a key factor in the Thunder's success.
The Timberwolves are portrayed as struggling against a determined Thunder team aiming for the NBA Finals.
Right
The article highlights the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive playoff victory against the Timberwolves.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance is celebrated as a key factor in the Thunder's success.
The tone is overwhelmingly positive, contrasting with the Timberwolves' struggles in the series.
Articles (5)
The Guardian·21d·"…Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4."
Al Jazeera·21d·"…Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career playoff-high 40 points to put Oklahoma City Thunder 3-1 up against Minnesota Timberwolves in the series."
USA TODAY·21d·"…Oklahoma City is trying to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012."
Associated Press·21d·"…The young Thunder moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a championship response."
FOX News·21d·"…The Thunder's 128-126 victory on Sunday night pushed the T'Wolves to the brink of elimination."