Timberwolves Record 143-101 Playoff Rout Over Thunder in Western Finals Game 3

In a dominant Game 3 performance, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101, cutting the Thunder's series lead to 2-1 in the Western Conference finals. Minnesota set a franchise playoff record for most points scored in a game and led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points with nine rebounds and six assists, showcasing a complete and efficient performance. The Timberwolves outshot Oklahoma City with a 57.3% field goal percentage and 50% from beyond the arc while holding the Thunder to 40.7% shooting overall and 31.8% from three-point range. Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the newly crowned MVP, was held to a season-low 14 points amid a difficult shooting night and heavy crowd boos. Minnesota's bench, including Julius Randle and rookie Terrence Shannon Jr., provided strong support, and the team built an early 20-point lead that extended to a 42-point margin at halftime, marking the largest ever victory against a 65-win team in NBA history. Game 4 is set to take place in Minneapolis, with the Timberwolves looking to continue their momentum and bring the series to a tie.