Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves, after falling behind 0-2 in the series, returned to their home court in Minnesota for Game 3 and delivered an absolute blowout against the Thunder. They established an insane shooting rhythm right from the first quarter, building a commanding 31-point lead by halftime. Anthony Edwards was red-hot, scoring 20 points in the first half alone. The Thunder had no chance of recovering from such a massive deficit, as the Timberwolves cruised to a 143-101 victory, a dominant 42-point blowout.

Anthony Edwards finished the game with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Julius Randle, after a less impactful performance in Game 2, bounced back strongly with 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Jaden McDaniels also contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Off the bench, Naz Reid provided a solid 10 points and 8 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 12 points. However, the most unexpected impact came from Terrence Shannon Jr., who, despite playing only 32 games this season, dropped a career playoff high of 15 points.

The Timberwolves significantly stifled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, limiting the regular season MVP to under 15 points and allowing him only four free throws, effectively disrupting his usual scoring output. In Game 3, the Timberwolves excelled in several key areas: their three-point shooting was on point, they outscored the Thunder on two-pointers, and they dominated the defensive boards. If the Timberwolves can replicate this level of performance in Game 4, they have a strong chance to level the series at 2-2.

Anthony Edwards has been the Timberwolves' pivotal offensive force, scoring 30 or more points in the last two games, grabbing 8 or more rebounds in the last three games, and dishing out 5 or more assists in the last two games. He is an excellent candidate for player prop bets. Our Anthony Edwards player prop predictions for Game 4 against the Thunder are for him to score over 28.5 points at -116 odds and to grab over 8.5 rebounds at +110 odds.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

After leading the series 2-0, the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a massive 42-point blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3, with the final score of 143-101. This marked the most lopsided playoff defeat for the Thunder this season, raising significant questions for them heading into Game 4.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had stellar performances of 38 and 31 points in the first two games, was limited to just 14 points in Game 3, shooting 4-for-13 from the field and 2-for-5 from beyond the arc. He also only managed four free throws, drawing just two fouls. Jalen Williams contributed 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Chet Holmgren added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Off the bench, Ajay Mitchell provided a spark with 14 points in only 19 minutes on 6-for-11 shooting.

As the Thunder prepare for Game 4, their primary focus will be on tightening their defense, especially in the first half, to slow down Anthony Edwards. When Edwards is contained and starts slowly, games tend to remain more competitive. Rebounding was a significant issue in Game 3, and they will look to address this in Game 4, aiming to capitalize on second-chance points. Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will be crucial in limiting the scoring of Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle. 

Looking at player props, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.6 points and 7.6 assists per game in the series. Jalen Williams has been a consistent performer, scoring 19 or more points and grabbing 5 or more rebounds in two of the last three games. A player prop bet on Jalen Williams to record over 6.5 total rebounds at +116 odds could be a good play, as could Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to record over 7.5 total assists at +120.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Match Prediction & Analysis

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Target Center in Minnesota, currently trailing 1-2 in the series. After falling behind 0-2, the Timberwolves delivered a dominant 42-point victory in Game 3, and they are now aiming to tie the series before heading back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.

This series has been characterized by lopsided games, with no close contests thus far. The average total score across the first three games between the Timberwolves and Thunder stands at 222.3 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder have consistently scored over 100 points in every game of the series, and they have exceeded 110 points in two of the three matchups. The Minnesota Timberwolves, for their part, have scored over 100 points in their last two games.

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