A day after being crowned the NBA’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

Signs of frustration have been evident for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals against an Oklahoma City Thunder team chasing its first title with a mix of poise, precision and relentlessness unseen anywhere else in these NBA playoffs.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went up two games to zero on the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 118-103 home win on Thursday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, a game that saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead OKC in scoring with 38 points.

Minnesota Timberwolves Forward Julius Randle was benched last night during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In total, Randle had just 6 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds.

The Nuggets dug out of an 0-2 hole against the Timberwolves in last year’s playoffs. Can Minnesota do the same against the Thunder?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made an impressive return to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, led by rising superstar Anthony

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards' fine amount this season could pay for a pretty nice house in Minneapolis.