Thunder vs Timberwolves NBA Game 2 Pick: Will OKC Take A 2-0 Series Lead? (May 22)

• The Oklahoma City Thunder won the opener in convincing fashion.
• Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves aim to steal Game 2.
• These squads last played on May 20, with the Thunder claiming a 26-point victory.

Thursday’s NBA slate features the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Can OKC go up 2-0 in our Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 2 pick?

Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 1 Recap

The Thunder entered the conference finals after an exhausting seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets. But despite not having much rest, OKC took the opener 114-88.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams guided an offense in which four starters reached double figures. SGA poured in 31 points, handed out nine assists, and grabbed five rebounds. Jalen Williams finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves’ noteworthy performers were Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. Randle led the way with 28 points and eight rebounds while shooting 5-for-6 from beyond the arc.

Edwards, who was averaging 26.5 points per contest in the postseason, chipped in with 18 points and nine rebounds on 5-for-13 shooting from the floor.

OKC trailed 48-44 at halftime. But thanks to a 10-0 run in the third quarter, the Thunder took a double-digit lead (76-66) into the final frame.

The home team cruised to an easy victory thanks to a 38-22 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.

Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 2 Pick: OKC Holds Serve On Its Home Floor, Goes Up 2-0

Following their dominant win in the opener, the Thunder enter this matchup as a 7.5-point favorite, according to BetOnline. Here are a few betting trends for both sides looking ahead to Game 2.

• The Thunder are 13-3 straight-up (SU) in their last 16 games.
• OKC is 3-7 against the spread in its previous 10 outings.
• The Timberwolves are 12-6 in their last 18 contests against the Thunder.
• Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its previous eight Thursday night matchups.

OKC won Game 1 convincingly. While Minnesota will make adjustments, the Thunder will take a 2-0 lead when these teams clash on Thursday night.