Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Explosive 40 Points Propel Thunder Past Timberwolves in Nail-Biter Game 4, While Anthony Edwards Is Silenced

The echo of Oklahoma City’s stumble in Game 3 faded into nothingness Monday night as the Thunder crisply snapped back with a nail-biting 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. With that clutch win, OKC now shoulders a commanding 3-1 edge and inches tantalizingly close to punching their ticket to the NBA Finals. It was a showcase of grit and precision — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting a career playoff-high of 40 points, while Minnesota’s star Anthony Edwards was held to a mere 16. The energy coursing through that arena was electric, and you just knew this team means business as they prepare to close out the series on their home turf Wednesday night. LEARN MOREAdvertisementBut after cruising to a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, the Thunder were on the wrong end of a blowout in Minnesota’s stunning 42-point win Saturday night that marked the worst playoff loss in franchise history.When the game was done, Edwards had attempted just 13 field goals while tallying 16 points and six assists. He shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3.

When the game was done, Edwards had attempted just 13 field goals while tallying 16 points and six assists. He shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3.

When the game was done, Edwards had attempted just 13 field goals while tallying 16 points and six assists. He shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3.

When the game was done, Edwards had attempted just 13 field goals while tallying 16 points and six assists. He shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3.

When the game was done, Edwards had attempted just 13 field goals while tallying 16 points and six assists. He shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3.

When the game was done, Edwards had attempted just 13 field goals while tallying 16 points and six assists. He shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 of 7 from 3.

AdvertisementBut that loss looks merely like a blip for a Thunder team that looked very much again Monday night like the best team in basketball.