SGA won! OKC, Minnesota 114 to 88 26 points in the first round of the Western finals. The winner, SGA, was overwhelmed by Ant-Man
May 21, 2025
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Oklahoma City defeated the Minnesota Timbers 114:88 in the first round of the NBA Western Conference Final (best of seven) of the 2024-2025 season at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA on the 21st (Korea time).
Shai Gilzer-Alexander (31 points), Jaylen Williams (19 points, 8 rebounds), and Chet Hommegren (15 points) were active in Oklahoma.
Julius Randle (28 points) struggled for Minnesota. However, ace Anthony Edwards (18 points, 9 rebounds) was somewhat sluggish.
In addition, the rest of the players failed to score double-digit points. Oklahoma's strong pressure chilled Minnesota's offense.
Minnesota took the lead in the first half. The outer defense was not done properly.
However, Oklahoma's pressure defense after halftime was almost perfect.
It gave up few open chances, and Minnesota's fielding rate dropped sharply.
On offense, Oklahoma hit Minnesota's defense with Gilgers-Alexander hard carrying.
Oklahoma, which succeeded in turning the tables in the third quarter, also completely blocked Minnesota's offense with a flawless defense in the fourth quarter.
Oklahoma made a garbage time with Alex Caruso's three-run shot.
The match between Oklahoma Gilders Alexander and Minnesota Edwards, who are considered the next-generation ace, was of keen interest.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
