Timberwolves Dominate Thunder with 143-101 Blowout in Game 3, Take 2-1 Series Lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a powerful statement on their home floor Friday night, dismantling the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 in a dominant Game 3 performance to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Fueled by an electric Target Center crowd, the Wolves came out firing and never looked back. The star of the night was none other than Anthony Edwards, who put on a demon time performance—dropping 30 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals in just 30 minutes of play. Edwards was locked in from the opening tip, combining ruthless efficiency with his trademark intensity on both ends of the floor.
Minnesota’s offense was relentless, setting a franchise playoff record for points in a game. They shot over 60% from the field and knocked down 18 threes, overwhelming a Thunder squad that had no answers defensively.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert controlled the paint, while the Wolves’ bench added valuable contributions to keep the pressure on throughout. On defense, Minnesota clamped down hard, forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break buckets.
For Oklahoma City, the blowout loss was a wake-up call. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled to find rhythm, and the Thunder’s young core couldn’t keep pace with Minnesota’s physicality and execution.
With the series now 2-1 in favor of the Timberwolves, Game 4 in Minnesota becomes a crucial moment for both teams. If Friday night’s performance is any indication, the Wolves are locked in—and Anthony Edwards is on a mission.
