The Thunder were the best team in the NBA all season for a reason. They harass you physically on both ends of the floor, with relentless defensive ball pressure and a constant attacking of the rim on offense.

Geoff Schwartz is back with his best bets for Timberwolves vs. Thunder. Find out why he thinks you should trust the Thunder to end this before a Game 7.

The Oklahoma City Thunder began the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday evening.

The Thunder pummeled the Timberwolves 54-20 in the paint — which is going to need a fresh coat before Game 2 on Thursday.

Nickeil's mom, Nicole, is the sister of Shai's dad, Vaughn, which is why they are first cousins. NAW and SGA were born just 52 days apart in 1998. They grew up together in Ontario, and during their junior and senior high school years, both moved to the U.S. and became teammates at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Thunder were spurred by a 17-2 run in the second half to run away with Game 1 of the Western Conference finals

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder face a two-day turnaround between a rugged seven-game series and a Tuesday night Game 1 in the NBA’s West Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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