The Timberwolves couldn’t buy a bucket from deep, as the Thunder continued to dare Minnesota shooters to let it fly while turnovers put the final nail in the Timberwolves' game 1 coffin.

The Thunder, as precocious as they are, seduce you into believing the game is played on your terms. And before you know it, you’re a ball of frustration — realizing that summer vacation is approaching with every loss.

The Wolves led 48-44 after two quarters behind a 20-point opening half from Julius Randle. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Minnesota Timberwolves were outscored 70-40 in the final two quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the second half to win 114-88 and take the early advantage in the Western Conference Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet tonight at 8:30 p.m. for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. You can catch the action on ESPN, with streaming options available on FuboTV, Sling and DirecTV.

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday.

The Timberwolves are built to win now and later, but this version of the team might be their best shot to win it all.

Naz Reid was rendered ineffective toward the end of the Timberwolves-Warriors series, but the Thunder are a whole other ball of wax. Our NBA betting picks and prop plays believe Reid will be much more involved in T-Wolves vs.