 Thrilling Game 2 Recap: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves | Highlights & Analysis

Tip-Off Buzz

Early Thunder Surge

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SGA’s Smooth Stroke

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Rebounding Domination

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Defensive Stand

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Half-Time Edge

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Third-Quarter Charge

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Clutch Three

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Closing the Door

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Victory Celebration

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Tip-Off Buzz

The energy was electric from the opening tip-off in OKC.

Early Thunder Surge

A quick 8–0 run set the tone early.

SGA’s Smooth Stroke

SGA finished with 31 points on 12–19 shooting

Rebounding Domination

Thunder grabbed 14 offensive boards to control the glass.

Defensive Stand

Dort’s lockdown defense sparked the crowd.

Half-Time Edge

OKC took an 8-point cushion into halftime

Third-Quarter Charge

A 15–4 third-quarter run extended the lead.

Clutch Three

Tre Mann buried a key triple late in Q3

Closing the Door

The Thunder defense shut down the Wolves in crunch time.

Victory Celebration

OKC storms to a 118–103 win and a 2–0 series advantage.

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