The Timberwolves made a bold statement in Game 3, crushing the Thunder, 143-101 on Saturday night at home. Oklahoma City still leads the Western Conference Finals, 2-1 heading into tonight’s pivotal Game 4.
Tonight in WCF Game 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, the Timberwolves look to even up the series at Target Center. Anthony Edwards scored 30 points in Game 3 and seeks another huge performance in Monday’s contest.
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves Picks, Predictions Tonight
Here are the top Thunder vs. Timberwolves picks and predictions for Game 4 in the NBA Western Conference Finals today on PrizePicks. Click to read more about each pick.
- Timberwolves PF Jaden McDaniels – 19 Pts+Rebs
- Thunder SG Luguentz Dort – 7.5 Points
- Timberwolves C Naz Reid – 13.5 Pts+Asts
Timberwolves PF Jaden McDaniels – 18.5 Pts+Rebs
- Timberwolves PF Jaden McDaniels scored 22 points in Game 2, but was held to 10 points in the Game 3 win.
- McDaniels is coming off his worst shooting performance of the series. He shot 55% from the floor in the first two games before making 3-of-9 shots in Game 3.
- McDaniels pulled down six rebounds for the second time in the series and has grabbed at least six boards in four of the past six contests.
- The former University of Washington standout has shot well from 3-point range in the WCF. McDaniels has converted on 7-of-15 attempts from downtown after knocking down only four treys in the Golden State series.
- In four of six matchups with the Thunder this season, McDaniels has topped the 17-point mark.
Thunder SG Luguentz Dort – 7.5 Points
- Timberwolves SG Luguentz Dort has scored more than eight points once in the WCF, posting nine points in Game 2.
- Dort played 22 minutes in the Game 3 blowout loss, getting held to six points.
- In five of six road playoff games, Dort has scored six points or fewer.
- Four of his five double-digit scoring outputs in the postseason came at home.
- Dort has attempted two free throws in the series in the past seven games.
- In five of the last seven games, Dort has knocked down at least two 3-pointers.
Timberwolves C Naz Reid – 13.5 Pts+Asts
- Timberwolves C Naz Reid has scored 10 points in each of the last two games after getting held to four points in Game 1 of the WCF.
- Reid failed to hit a 3-pointer in 12 attempts in the first two games against OKC. He bounced back in Game 3, drilling two of his three tries from downtown.
- In five of six home playoff games, Reid has hit multiple 3-pointers.
- In the playoffs, Reid has not put up three consecutive games of at least 10 points. The last time he scored in double-figures in three straight contests came in March.
- Reid has dished out six assists in three games against the Thunder. In five of the past six games, he has not registered more than two assists.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 4 on Sunday
The Timberwolves try to even up the Western Conference Finals at 2-2 with a home win tonight. Meanwhile, the Thunder look to bounce back after a rough defensive performance in Game 3.
This game between the Thunder and Timberwolves also leaves us with some appealing player projections to consider on PrizePicks NBA.
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