Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He shows his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means a lot. We see how hard he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s somebody you just want to be around. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams asked by @TVsJerry about all of OKC’s personal accolades: “Not to try to negate your question, but I really try not to think about it too much cause it distracts from what we’re trying to do.“
JDub says did get an opportunity to reflect during the All Star break. – 12:29 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on what his teenage self would think of him winning MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he never gave up. I’m glad he listened to the right people. And I’m glad for the people who have him that advice. They know who they are and how I appreciate them.” – 12:03 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Special moment..
I was a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we won so I can enjoy it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on JDub tonight: “Stepping into his own. Being confident. Making big time plays.
He’s coming into his own. I knew this would happen. He’s a great player and he works hard.” – 12:00 AM

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I am LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Thunder taking a commanding 2-0 lead on the Wolves, if the Knicks can comeback after their historic loss to beat the Pacers and asking our experts about the Clippers trading SGA and why it was worth it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Game 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts 27 field goals and 14 free throws
Game 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards attempts 26 field goals and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault: “We take great pride in having the same environment day to day.
We had the same environment when we were winning 20 games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] special is the imprint he’s had on that environment.” – 11:43 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Game 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and only 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their best of the 2025 postseason so far.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 13 assists and only one turnover. – 11:25 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
If Shai got that call Ant just got, My Lord, would this place be a barn fire. It is the right call, he deserves FTs, but the way it is covered is so easy to see how fake the media/fans are if you would just watch the games. – 11:14 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
This comeback attempt isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has enough offense that they’re gonna keep the Wolves at bay despite it getting to 10. – 11:12 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams with what feels like a massive bucket.
Wolves got it down to 11 points.
Some nervous energy in Paycom.
JDub gets it to 107-94.
3:40 to go – 11:05 PM

Nick Wright @getnickwright
Props to SGA for playing the first 3 quarters of tonight’s game like the true superstar/MVP he is.
Unfortunate that in the 4th he couldn’t help himself but to start going for every jabroni call he could find, but an admirable start for a guy who is going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels is called for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA gets two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Minnesota is such a soft team and the second half of this game has shown that. Rolling over in the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back because you can’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Fully extended push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Sure it will turn into a slo-mo edit in which NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to start the 4th roster and cut the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to stop the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
SGA was 2-for-13 in the 1st half of Game 1.
In the four quarters since, the MVP has 39 points on 14-for-23 shooting (61%) – 10:01 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Free throws in first half of Game 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Rest of Thunder: none
*not a comment on the officiating – 9:49 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder only went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, but made 13 shots between 8-14 feet. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a couple short shots in the middle of a brief zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder up 58-50 at the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated every facet besides 3 point shooting.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Another tough close to the half like Game 1. Wolves give up the chance at the last shot on that DDV foul (right call or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s last 11 points of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 points in the final 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a massive triple, Dort draws an illegal screen, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has a chance at a 5-0 run to close the half with SGA at the line. – 9:44 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the first time all playoffs palming was called.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of 51 players called for palming during the regular season. Gilgeous-Alexander was only tagged once, while Giannis and Garland were hit 3 times – 9:39 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some great decisions on kick outs and Jdub gets rewarded right there with an assist on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is tough. A rare 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My goodness, Jalen Williams is on a heater. He has gotten to his spots well all postseason, the results are following now. – 9:19 PM

Zach Kram @zachkram
I get the free throw thing, but SGA ranked second (behind DeRozan) in midrange makes this year. It’s kind of odd that fans who want more classic old-school hoopers aren’t embracing him more. He’s a modern guard who won the scoring title without focusing on 3s! – 9:03 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just killing Minnesota in the mid-range right now. Getting anything they want. – 9:00 PM

Ethan Baca: FINAL: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88. OKC won the second half by 30 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 points on 10-for-27, nine assists, five rebounds, three steals. Jalen Williams: 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, five steals. Chet Holmgren: 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks -via Twitter / May 20, 2025