Thunder vs Timberwolves Score Halftime

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Score: Halftime Report, Game 4 Highlights & Analysis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines as Thunder Lead at Halftime

The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken an eight-point lead into halftime against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder vs Timberwolves score stands at 65-57, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander putting on a masterclass performance, tallying 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting.

SGA continues to anchor the Thunder’s offense, combining fluid drives with clever foul drawing—though not without some controversy. Still, his control has been vital for the Thunder’s crisp offensive rhythm.

Thunder Turn Defense Into Offense | Oklahoma City vs Minnesota

Oklahoma City looked reinvigorated defensively, bouncing back after a Game 3 letdown. Their rotations were sharp, communication tight, and perimeter pressure relentless. They forced 13 Timberwolves turnovers and registered eight first-half steals, a drastic shift from Game 3’s defensive approach.

“They’ve denied paint touches and challenged every pass,” said staff writer Tony Jones. “A textbook defensive half for OKC.”

Despite being outsized at times, the Thunder also used Chet Holmgren’s versatility to space the floor and draw out Rudy Gobert, creating driving lanes for SGA and Jalen Williams.

Edwards Goes Quiet as Wolves Struggle | Game 4 NBA Score

Shockingly, Anthony Edwards attempted just two shots in the entire first half, scoring only four points. His passivity has raised eyebrows across the analyst desk.

“This is Edwards’ lowest first-half volume of the entire season,” noted senior writer Sam Amick. “The Wolves simply can’t afford that.”

Minnesota has stayed afloat thanks to Nickeil Alexander-Walker (11 pts), Jaden McDaniels (12 pts), and a spark off the bench from Terrence Shannon Jr. (7 pts in 5 mins). However, their carelessness with the ball has allowed the Thunder to control tempo despite shooting 68% from the field. | Timberwolves and Thunder highlights

Halftime Stats Snapshot

Team	Score	FG%	Turnovers	Top Scorer
Thunder	65	52.9%	7	Gilgeous-Alexander (21 pts)
Wolves	57	68.0%	13	McDaniels (12 pts)

What to Watch in Second Half

• Will Anthony Edwards become more aggressive?
• Can the Wolves tighten their ball control?
• Will the Thunder’s defense hold or fade with fatigue?
• Does Aaron Wiggins re-enter the rotation after being benched in the first half?

The Western Conference Finals are still wide open, but OKC’s first-half dominance may be a glimpse of a shifting series narrative.

How to Watch Game 4

• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: Fubo (Free Trial)

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