{"id":141076,"date":"2025-05-23T07:26:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=141076"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:52:45","slug":"okc-big-three-beating-timberwolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/05\/23\/okc-big-three-beating-timberwolves\/","title":{"rendered":"OKC Big Three: The Key to Beating the Timberwolves"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there’s anything that the Oklahoma City Thunder are proving this postseason, it is that they are ready for title contention. From the gritty sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a>, to the grinding battle against the Denver Nuggets<\/a>, OKC has shown they win competitive games. The Thunder trio has been a sensational part of that success with the way they have dominated the 2025 NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n

The OKC big three have been special in the Western Conference Finals, but will they be able to push the Thunder past the Timberwolves?<\/p>\n

OKC Big Three: The Key to Beating the Timberwolves<\/h2>\n
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Feb 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), forward Chet Holmgren (7) and forward Jalen Williams (8) watch the game against the Phoenix Suns from the bench during the fourth quarter of a game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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As far as the team is stacking on both ends of the floor, the three stars are the pillar that keeps them together. The OKC trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a>, Jalen Williams<\/a>, and Chet Holmgren<\/a> continues to be special. The defensive prowess is just stunning, and the offensive dominance shines as they grow together. It has been quite a while since OKC had this promising level of two-way success. Now they are reaping the benefits of it.<\/p>\n

New Era of Star Power for OKC<\/h3>\n

The three put up a combined total of 86 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists<\/a> on 55.2% shooting in Game 2. At this time, it seems everything is falling into place for the Thunder trio. From the days when OKC had Kevin Durant<\/a>, Russell Westbrook<\/a>, and James Harden<\/a> (or Serge Ibaka<\/a>), this is a new high for the Thunder. All things considered, this is the new era of star power that Oklahoma City needs to win.<\/p>\n

Back then, many critics were pointing out that the former OKC big three could not share the ball well. We have seen how Durant, Westbrook, and Harden often took turns scoring on iso plays. But they couldn\u2019t blend together better than the current trio they are running the game with.<\/p>\n

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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n