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Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference final, but it did not come without tensions being launched before the final whistle.
OKC was beating Minnesota Timberwolves 102-86 with just over six minutes. The New York Knicks recently showed that it was not an insurmountable advance.
However, the Wolves were frustrated by their performances, and a player went after the NBA MVP.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder goalkeeper Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, n ° 2, takes place against the Minnesota Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels striker, n ° 3, in the fourth quarter in the second match of the West Conference final for the NBA 2025 eliminations at the Paycc Center. (Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on the field only 24 hours after receiving the prestigious honor, the first of his career, and he reminded people why he deserved it with 38 points.
However, Jaden McDaniels pushed him from behind, resulting in a blatant fault of 1.
Several players had to be separated from each other.
McDaniels wanted a fault called Gilgeous-Alexander for grasping McDaniels, to which McDaniels then retaliated. After the match, McDaniels said he wanted to clog the MVP “for real”.
The Oklahoma City Thunder goalkeeper Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, n ° 2, takes place against the Minnesota Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels striker, n ° 3, in the fourth quarter in the second match of the West Conference final for the NBA 2025 eliminations at the Paycc Center. (Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn)
NBA referee Scott Foster bloody after taking the front during the eliminatory match
“I was not even crazy. I just had mistakes to use,” said McDaniels, via CBS Sports.
The Thunder has won the match, 118-103, and is now two victories from its first NBA final since 2012.
Jalen Williams collected 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Chet Holmgren added 22 points for the Thunder.
Minnesota closed less than 10 in the last period, but Oklahoma City kept the Timberwolves at a distance late.
Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, but it took him 26 shots to get them. Jaden McDaniels scored 22 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 17 for the Timberwolves.
The Oklahoma City Thunder goalkeeper Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, # 2, and striker Chet Holmgren, # 7, celebrate after a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter in the second match of the West Conference final for the NBA 2025 eliminations at the Paycc Center. (Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn)
NOW, Minnesota arrives at homewhere there are 4-1 in the playoffs. Match 3 is on Saturday in Minneapolis.
