Oklahoma City set the tone for the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 plundering of the Timberwolves in Game 1. Things weren't quite as easy in Game 2, but the Thunder still beat Minnesota 118-103 behind 38 points from newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 2 of Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a counterpunch against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals today. Find out how to watch for free.

Alexander’s eyes darted around at the crowd, searching for where he’d begin his speech. There was no script folded into the many pockets embroidered onto his beige button down.  Rows of white chairs faced his lectern like a ceremony meant for the White House lawn.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his first career NBA MVP award for the 2024-25 season. More NBA news: Knicks Star Karl Anthony Towns Drops Epic Hype Video Before Eastern Conference Finals ESPN's Shams Charania shared the news via X.

Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley was a first-team lock, as was Draymond Green after an impressive year on that end of the court. There were not a lot of surprises as the NBA unveiled its All-Defensive Teams on Thursday.

Cavs forward Evan Mobley has a chance to make an All-NBA Team. As Mobley awaits the announcement, he made another prestigious team.