Minnesota had every opportunity to tie this series and take all of the momentum back to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Instead, they’ll be playing for their lives — and it’s all because of the small details.
Turnovers and poor defensive rebounding told the story as the Wolves fell to the Thunder 128-126 in heartbreaking fashion in Game 4 on Monday night at Target Center.
Minnesota committed 23 turnovers and gave up 19 offensive rebounds, which led to Oklahoma City getting 11 more shots than the Wolves.
While the Thunder big three of NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren showed up in a big way with a combined 95 points, Minnesota’s dynamic duo of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle failed to show up in the biggest game of the season.
Edwards finished with 16 points on 5-for-13 shooting (1-for-7 from three), while Randle added five points on 1-for-7 shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Wolves with 23 points, while Donte DiVincenzo added 21 off the bench.
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