Get a full Thunder vs. Timberwolves prediction for NBA Conference finals with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks and our ClutchBuzz prediction.
After a turbulent start, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a thunderous message in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals: this young core is for real. Trailing at halftime and facing questions about playoff poise, OKC exploded in the second half, outscoring the Minnesota Timberwolves 70-40 to secure a dominant 114-88 win at home.
Game 2, tipping off Thursday night at 8:30 PM ET from Paycom Center, suddenly feels like a moment of truth for the Timberwolves. Can Anthony Edwards bounce back after a quiet night? Can Minnesota’s bigs avoid being schemed off the floor again by the Thunder’s ultra-switchable five-out attack?
Oklahoma City looked like a team with elite spacing, balance, and purpose. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unguardable, Chet Holmgren played Rudy Gobert off the floor, and Jalen Williams wreaked havoc on both ends. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s supporting cast couldn’t buy a bucket — Conley, Reid, Alexander-Walker, and DiVincenzo combined to go 6-for-33 from three.
Now it’s the Timberwolves who must adapt. Game 2 is all about urgency and adjustments. If they drop this one, the series shifts back to Minneapolis with a 2-0 hole looming large. Expect desperation. Expect fireworks.
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📺 Where to Watch Thunder vs. Timberwolves? (May 22, 2025)
| Broadcast Option | Channel |
| TV | ESPN, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes |
| Streaming | Fubo (free trial), ESPN+ |
| Venue | Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, OK |
| Tip-off Time | 8:30 PM ET |
💸 Game 2 Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Line |
| Spread | Thunder -7.5 |
| Moneyline | Thunder -325 / Timberwolves +260 |
| Total | 214.5 (Over/Under) |
📊 Betting Trends
- 🔥 Thunder are 53-29 ATS this season, including 33-17-3 as 7.5+ point favorites.
- 🐺 Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS this year when underdogs of 7.5 points or more.
- 🎯 62 Thunder games went over 214.5 points this season.
- 📈 Combined, both teams average 20.3 more points per game than this game’s total (234.8 PPG).
- 🏀 OKC is 40-7 when favored by -325 or more on the moneyline.
- 💀 The Wolves are just 2-2 as +260 moneyline underdogs.
🏥 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status |
| Thunder | Nikola Topić (G) | Out – Knee |
| Timberwolves | — | No reported injuries |
🔥 Player Prop Bets to Watch
| Player | Prop | Line | ClutchBuzz Pick |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Points | 28.5 | Over (-110) – unstoppable in Game 1 |
| Anthony Edwards | Points | 26.5 | Over (-105) – bounce-back expected |
| Chet Holmgren | Rebounds | 8.5 | Under (-115) – may play fewer minutes if foul trouble hits |
| Jalen Williams | Assists | 4.5 | Over (+100) – quietly filling every column |
💥 ClutchBuzz Same Game Parlay (+675)
- ✅ Thunder -7.5
- ✅ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30+ points
- ✅ Anthony Edwards 25+ points
- ✅ Under 214.5 total points
We’re leaning into another dominant OKC win — but expect Ant to show out and help keep the total competitive.
🧠 Final ClutchBuzz Thunder vs. Timberwolves Prediction
Oklahoma City came into Game 1 with plenty of questions — and answered every single one. Can the Thunder handle playoff pressure? Will they shoot over Minnesota’s elite defense? Can they win a rock fight?
Turns out, they didn’t just handle the challenge — they crushed it.
Now, Minnesota has to adjust. Chris Finch will likely tweak his rotations, trust Ant with more shot volume, and emphasize spacing to unclog the offense. But without reliable outside shooting or a post presence that can punish OKC’s smaller lineups, the Wolves might still be in trouble.
Shai is operating at an MVP level. Holmgren and Hartenstein continue to make the Gobert-Towns combo look clunky. Jalen Williams is doing everything. And the Thunder are feeding off the home crowd with every possession.
🔮 Final Score Prediction: Thunder 108, Timberwolves 97
✅ Spread Pick: Thunder -7.5
📊 Total Pick: Under 214.5
Minnesota makes a push early — but OKC takes over late. Again.
