For a second consecutive time, the Thunder enjoyed a lopsided win over the Timberwolves. A strong third quarter pushed them to a 118-103 Game 2 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rode the high emotions of his MVP trophy presentation to an efficient 38 points.

The Oklahoma City Thunder can take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Here are the SportsLine Projection Model's best bets for Saturday

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals as the Thunder hold a commanding 2-0 series lead. Minnesota

The Oklahoma City Thunder star posted 38 points and eight assists in a 118-103 win to take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who now have the unenviable task of needing to take four out of five from the league's top team by record to reach the NBA Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.

The OKC Thunder earned a 118-103 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals.

Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

The reality of what’s facing the Timberwolves is creeping in as they head home for two games in the Western Conference finals.