It s not accidental, why did the Thunder G2 win? Three key factors were found, and the biggest hero was exposed: both offense and defense are excellent, and the team is activated

On May 23, 2025, this destined to be remembered, the Thunder and the Timberwolves fought a fierce battle in the G2 field of the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals. In the end, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 118-103 and led 2-0 in the total score. In this key battle, the Thunder showed strong team strength, and Shay Gilgers-Alexander's outstanding performance became the key to the team's victory.

First of all, at the beginning of the game, Alexander showed a strong desire to win. With his unsolvable offensive ability, he tore open the Timberwolves' defense line again and again. He made 12 of 21 shots in the game and scored 38 points, which was a terrifying performance. Not only can he score by himself, he can also connect his teammates through accurate passes, contributing 8 assists throughout the game, revitalizing the entire offensive system of the Thunder. When the team is in a scoring drought, he can always stand up and stop the bleeding with sharp breakthroughs or stable mid-range shots; when his teammates run out of the open space, he can pass the ball to his teammates in time, allowing his teammates to get the opportunity to score easily. His presence makes the Thunder's offense more diverse and makes the Timberwolves' defense lose sight of one thing.

Secondly, the Thunder's victory is inseparable from the power of teamwork. Jaylen Williams played well, scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. His firepower support on the offensive end and his contribution to rebounding and organization have laid a solid foundation for the team's victory. Chet Homgren made a tough output in the interior, contributing 22 points. His strong attack and rebounding protection in the interior gave the Thunder an advantage in the penalty area. Dort performed well on the defensive end and successfully limited the performance of some Timberwolves players and made an important contribution to the team's defense. Caruso has performed stably on both offense and defense. His active fighting and excellent defensive awareness have made the Thunder's defense more stable. Each player knows his or her responsibilities, performs his or her duties on the court, cooperates with each other, and forms a powerful fighting group.

In addition, the Thunder's outstanding performance on the defensive end is also one of the key factors in their victory. They maintained high-intensity defense throughout the game, and closely monitored the Timberwolves' players, forcing their opponents to make multiple mistakes. According to statistics, the Timberwolves made 14 mistakes in the whole game, and the Thunder used these mistakes to convert them into offensive scores and made many wonderful counterattacks. When defending core players such as Edwards and Randle, the Thunder adopted targeted defensive strategies, which successfully limited their scoring efficiency and put the Timberwolves' offense in a dilemma.

Looking at the whole game, Shay Gilgers-Alexander is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to the Thunder's victory. His comprehensive performance and leadership skills have inspired the fighting spirit of his teammates and kept the Thunder high morale in the game. Under his leadership, the Thunder took another step towards the goal of the Western Conference Championship. In the next game, the Thunder will continue to maintain a good state and teamwork spirit and launch an attack on the championship trophy; while the Timberwolves need to adjust their tactics and mentality in time to strive to win a game back in the next game. Let's wait and see and look forward to their more exciting performances to us in the subsequent competitions.