The Oklahoma City Thunder are two wins away from reaching their second NBA Finals in franchise history as the Western Conference Finals shifts to Minnesota.

After an underwhelming start to their Conference Finals series against the Thunder, the Timberwolves bounced back with a statement win in Game 3. Led by the usual culprits — Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle — the Wolves put on a monstrous performance,

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The Western Conference Finals haven't been close. Not through two games, at least. Will the Timberwolves show more bite in Game 3 against the Thunder?

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Through two games of the Western Conference finals, the toxicity of the Thunder’s all-time defense has bubbled for the Timberwolves.

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The field for the NBA conference finals has been decided. Four teams will compete for the opportunity to play for the NBA championship.

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