After just being named the NBA regular season MVP this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploded again - scoring a game-high 38 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.

After scoring 31 points in the first game of the series, Gilgeous-Alexander was still unstoppable in this game, scoring 30+ points for the fifth consecutive playoff game, while also contributing 8 assists and 3 rebounds, demonstrating superstar-level dominance.

"We played well in the first half and established a lead. We widened the gap in the third quarter and held on to the victory in the fourth quarter," Thunder guard Alex Caruso summed up after the game.

Although the Timberwolves lost again, their main player Anthony Edwards still performed well, scoring 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, trying his best to narrow the gap.

The next third game will be held at Target Center in Minneapolis at 1:30 am Beijing time on Sunday. The Timberwolves are expected to rebound with the advantage of home court - they have won 9 of the past 10 home games, but the Thunder have also won two of the last three away games.

"Every minute of this series is an opportunity to learn and adjust," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. "We'll go back home and try to get back. Keep your head up, review the film and be ready for Game 3."