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Oklahoma City’s young core just absorbed its hardest lesson of the postseason. The Thunder were routed 143-101 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, trimming OKC’s series lead to 2-1 and handing the franchise its largest playoff defeat ever.
Key takeaways
• Historic drubbing: The 42-point margin surpassed the club’s previous worst postseason loss of 35 points (2014) and marked the Wolves’ second-biggest playoff win on record.
• Shai slowed: Minnesota blitzed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with length, holding the MVP finalist to 19 points on 5-for-16 shooting, his lowest scoring night of the 2025 playoffs.
• Paint problems: The Wolves attacked rookie Chet Holmgren at the rim, winning points-in-the-paint 72-40. Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert combined for 49 points and 29 rebounds.
• Momentum swing: Since 2010, teams that win Game 3 after trailing 0-2 have forced a Game 6 82 % of the time—putting pressure squarely on this ultra-young Thunder roster.
What went wrong for OKC?
1. Rebounding deficit (-18) gave Minnesota 17 second-chance points.
2. Perimeter defense lost Timberwolves shooters—Minnesota hit a franchise playoff-record 23 threes.
3. Turnovers snowballed; 11 of OKC’s 17 miscues came in the decisive second quarter (45-25 MIN).
Adjustment checklist for Coach Mark Daigneault
• Re-establish pace: When Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams push off makes or misses, OKC’s offensive rating jumps 9.4 points per 100 possessions.
• Diversify SGA’s touches: Expect more off-ball actions (Iverson cuts, Spain pick-and-roll) to loosen Jaden McDaniels’ ball denial.
• Lean on small-ball: Kenrich Williams at the five held the Wolves to 0.94 PPP in Games 1-2; that lineup saw only four possessions in Game 3.
Game 4 essentials
Date: Monday, May 26
Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis
TV: ABC, ESPN+ (stream)
Streaming alternatives: FuboTV, Sling Orange, YouTube TV free trials often include ABC in Oklahoma City and Minneapolis DMAs.
Projected Thunder lineup
PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Josh Giddey
SF Jalen Williams
PF Chet Holmgren
C Jaylin Williams
Injury report: Luguentz Dort (left knee soreness) and Isaiah Joe (ankle) are listed as probable; no Wolves starters on the injury list as of Sunday morning.
Why Game 4 matters
• A Thunder win restores a commanding 3-1 cushion with Game 5 back in OKC.
• A loss turns the series into a best-of-three with Minnesota holding momentum and home-court stolen.
• Historically, teams leading 2-1 but dropping Game 4 go on to lose the series 58 % of the time since 2000.
How Thunder fans can ride the wave
• Visit Scissortail Park’s official watch-party—free entry, live DJ, food trucks begin 6 p.m. CT.
• Rep the rally gear: The team shop’s “Bricktown’s Back” Western Finals tee restocks at noon Monday.
• Social hashtags: #ThunderUp, #OKCvMIN, and the viral “#BricktownBoys” chant dominate X and TikTok trends this weekend.
Bottom line
The Thunder have thrived all season by learning quickly—no team owned a better record in games following a loss (22-5). If Gilgeous-Alexander resets, Holmgren responds with rim protection, and the role players rediscover their three-point touch, OKC can still regain control. If not, a once-rosy path to the NBA Finals could evaporate faster than a prairie storm. Monday night will reveal whether this precocious squad is ready to turn pain into progress—or cede the narrative to the howling Wolves in front of a raucous Minneapolis crowd.
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