THUNDER/TIMBERWOLVES

One may look at this series and see a team that has almost 20 more wins then the other (OKC won 68 & Minn won 49) during the regular season. These two teams played against each other four times during the regular season. Splitting the games two apiece. Both teams won a game at home and a game on the road.

The Minnesota Timberwolves seem to be playing their best basketball when it counts (late into the season & into the postseason). Since the All Star break the Timberwolves are 25-6 (including the playoffs). 

The key to winning this series for Minnesota is of course Anthony Edwards. However, since Julius Randle has been back (All Star Break) the Timberwolves have been winning. Julius Randle actually scored more points then Edwards in all but one game in the series's against Golden State. Randle also only played in one game against the Thunder this season.

This series will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves beat the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs by letting Luka Doncic score, but made life difficult for his surrounding teammates. The Timberwolves play much better defense than the Nuggets do and Denver took the Thunder to seven games. Minnesota's players such as Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels, and Donte DiVincenzo need to make life difficult for Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. 

Minnesota is also going to be rested compared to the Thunder only have two days rest. 

Fun facts:  OKC Thunder power forward/center, Chet Holmgren actually grew up Minnesota. 

Did you know that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are first cousins? 

This should be a good series!

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