The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. The NBA playoff series will start with both teams tied at 0-0.
The Thunder are fresh off a 125-93 Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Facing a Round 2 exit, the first seed destroyed the top-heavy squad. They led by as many as 43 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored an efficient 35 points and Jalen Williams had 24 points.
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are well-rested with nearly a week off. They closed the Golden State Warriors out with a 121-110 Game 5 win last Wednesday. Julius Randle led the way with 29 points.
Both teams enter with perfect bills of health. Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is the only player out for the Thunder. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are fully healthy.
Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.