In the first half, Minnesota's bench was 7-of-12 for 19 points, and as a team the Wolves hit nine 3-pointers before the break. Minnesota looked much improved, yet at the half the Timberwolves still had a 106.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 21 field goals and 13 of 15 free throws after receiving his MVP trophy from commissioner Adam Silver before the game.

SGA has 38 points and eight assists a day after being named the league MVP, and Oklahoma City overwhelms Minnesota again, 118-103, to take control of the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards