The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at Target Center on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Thunder lead the series 2-1, but the Timberwolves are coming off a dominant 143-101 victory in Game 3, handing Oklahoma City its worst loss of the season.
Game Details
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Broadcast: ESPN
Team Form & Key Matchups
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 1st in Western Conference)
- Recent Performance: The Thunder suffered a 42-point loss in Game 3, struggling offensively and defensively.
- Key Players:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 32.7 PPG, 5 RPG, 6.4 APG, shooting 51.9% FG
- Jalen Williams – 21.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.1 APG, strong two-way presence
- Isaiah Hartenstein – 11.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG, key defensive anchor
- Strengths: High-scoring offense, strong perimeter shooting
- Concerns: Defensive lapses, struggles against physical play
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 6th in Western Conference)
- Recent Performance: The Timberwolves bounced back in Game 3, setting a franchise playoff record with 143 points.
- Key Players:
- Anthony Edwards – 30 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST in Game 3, leading the charge
- Julius Randle – 24 PTS, providing secondary scoring
- Rudy Gobert – Defensive anchor, controlling the paint
- Strengths: Physical defense, rebounding dominance
- Concerns: Inconsistent shooting, reliance on Edwards
Tactical Breakdown
- Thunder’s Strategy: Oklahoma City must regain offensive rhythm, relying on Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams to create scoring opportunities.
- Timberwolves’ Strategy: Minnesota will look to replicate its Game 3 defensive intensity, using Edwards and Randle to pressure OKC’s backcourt.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 3.5
Minnesota Timberwolves 218
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025
