It’s funny how the narrative in the NBA keeps shifting like a chameleon on a rainbow. Mark Daigneault, with all his measured caution, insists the Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t fully blossomed yet — that they’re still rough around the edges. Yet here we are, witnessing a team defying the skeptics, rewriting the playbook on what it means to thrive with a trio of stars in today’s game. As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the charge, flanked by the burgeoning talents of Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder have become a force to be reckoned with — just 48 minutes away from punching their ticket to the NBA Finals. They looked composed, relentless even, in a nail-biting 128-126 showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves, demonstrating a maturity that belies their youth. Their performance wasn’t just a win; it was a statement — a signal that this story is far from over. Curious to see how they pulled it off and what it means for the future of the Western Conference? LEARN MOREAdvertisementAdvertisementEvery time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
Every time a Timberwolves player turned his head, it was one of those three making some impactful play to stem the tide, to be his own version of a clutch player. First it was Williams, who didn’t look ready for the moment in the Western Conference semifinals last year against Dallas, scoring over Anthony Edwards early and then hitting timely shots in the fourth quarter.
It felt like the winner of Game 4 would win the series, particularly if the Timberwolves managed to ride their own wave of desperation to even things up.AdvertisementThat isn’t just bad news for the rest of the league for now but for the future, especially if their three stars don’t plan on going anywhere.It’s a reminder that he’s 23, younger than OKC second option Williams, the same age as third option Holmgren — and more importantly, three years younger than Gilgeous-Alexander.Advertisement
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