The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves by the final score of 118-103 in Game 2 on Thursday.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 38 points as Oklahoma City rode another dominant third quarter to a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could've had an off night after all the MVP hoopla. Instead, the Thunder superstar 'came ready to play' in Game 2 vs the Wolves.

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.

The NBA has made a historical announcement regarding Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What channel is OKC Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves on today? Here's how to watch Game 2, including time, TV schedule and live streaming info.

Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder tips off Thursday night at 7:30 PM CT at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will air on ESPN with Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson and Lisa Salters on the call.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals Thursday night, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 at home. Fresh off his MVP win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, his fifth-straight playoff game scoring more than 30 points.

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