Defense of Oklahoma City raises him to another blowing victory in the game 1 against Minnesota
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of their 31 points in the second half, and on top Oklahoma City Thunder beat up Minnesota Timbervolves 114-88 On Tuesday evening in the game 1 Western Conference Finals.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the MVP finalist, had nine assists. After half, it made 8 of 14 field goals. Thunder defense was also key to breaking in the second half while they ended up with 31 to 10 in points of turning up the turnaround.
Julius Randle He scored 28 points for Minnesota, but only eight in the second half. Anthony Edwardswho played 26.5 points per game in Plejona, was held at 18 points on shootings 5 of 13.
The city of Oklahoma was only two days removed from Eliminated Denver in the game of 7 conference semifinals. Minnesota did not play from 14. May.
Game 2 is Thursday in Oklahoma City.
Minnesota LED 48-44 At halftime, as Randle scored 20 points and made 5 out of 6 3-pointers. Gilgeous-Alexander was held at 11 points on 2-13 recording before a break.
Thunderstorm went 10-0 in the third quarter to take 66-60 lead. Short time later, Kenrich WilliamsRarely-used Podbir this postseason, hit the middle jumper and 3-pointer at successive names to transmit it 71-62. Oklahoma City Outscored Minnesota 32-18 in the third quarter to take advantages in fourth benefits 76-66.
Spining Dunk Holmgren in traffic put Oklahoma City forward 86-75 and drew the URLA from the crowd.
Gilgeous-Alexander threw a prayer as he fouled as he fell on the floor. The ball was twisted and made a free throw to do it 91-77 with the remaining seven minutes.
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