NBA Western Conference Finals Game 2 Preview: Thunder vs. Timberwolves
Insights and predictions for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals where the Thunder aim to lead the series against the Timberwolves.
The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to seize a dominant 2-0 series lead when they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference Finals on Thursday. After securing a decisive 114-88 victory in the opener, the Thunder (68-14) have not graced the NBA Finals since the 2011-2012 season, and their last championship was back in 1979 when they were situated in Seattle.
Both teams have reported no injuries ahead of this clash.
Game Details
- Tip-off: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Betting Odds: Thunder are favored by 8 points.
Why the Thunder Could Cover
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a remarkable 31 points and contributed nine assists in the prior matchup, marking his consistency throughout the playoffs with averages of 29.2 points and 6.6 assists per game over 12 outings.
His teammate, Jalen Williams, also made a significant impact in the series opener with 19 points and eight rebounds to help secure the win.
Why the Timberwolves Could Even the Series
Anthony Edwards, a promising shooting guard, notched 18 points along with nine rebounds in his previous game, showcasing potential to drive Minnesota’s offense forward.
Julius Randle backed him with an impressive performance, scoring 28 points alongside eight rebounds.
Future Predictions
Severance has locked in his against-the-spread pick for the matchup and will reveal which side of the spread you should potentially wager on. Don’t miss his insights at SportsLine.
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