Tue May 27 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

After a devastating 42-point loss in Game 3, the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back with a 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Jalen Williams added 34 points and Chet Holmgren contributed 21. Despite strong performances from the Timberwolves’ bench, including 23 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and 21 from Donte DiVincenzo, the Thunder’s strong offense and defensive efforts, particularly on Anthony Edwards, secured the win and a 3-1 series lead. The Thunder will now head back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 with a chance to close out the series.

**News Article:**

**Thunder Strike Back, Take 3-1 Lead Over Timberwolves in Western Conference Finals**

MINNEAPOLIS – The Oklahoma City Thunder displayed resilience and championship mettle, overcoming a humiliating Game 3 loss to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The victory gives the Thunder a commanding 3-1 series lead and puts them within one win of the NBA Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a leading MVP candidate, spearheaded the Thunder’s attack with a dominant performance, scoring 40 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists. Jalen Williams added 34 points, including six three-pointers, and hometown hero Chet Holmgren chipped in with 21 points.

“I tried not to worry too much about scoring or making plays or whatever it was,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I tried to just lose myself in the competition, be aggressive, pick my spots.”

The Thunder’s defensive focus was evident, limiting Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to just 16 points and forcing 23 turnovers. Luguentz Dort played a key role in containing Edwards and Julius Randle.

Despite strong performances from the Timberwolves’ bench, led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 23 points and Donte DiVincenzo’s 21, the Thunder consistently responded to Minnesota’s mini-runs. The Thunder were able to keep the T-wolves behind them only trailing for 36 seconds.

The Timberwolves’ Edwards acknowledged the Thunder’s superior effort. “They outplayed us, outrebounded us, got more of the 50-50 balls,” said Edwards. “Wanted it a little bit more.”

The Thunder will return to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday, with an opportunity to close out the series and advance to the NBA Finals. The T-wolves will need to find a way to put together a string of victories if they want to continue on and play for the championship.

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