On 23 , the 2024-25 NBA Western Conference Finals G2 kicked off at the home court of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were in ups and downs, the Thunder relied on Alexander's hot performance and the team's stable performance to easily win the game 118-103 and take a 2-0 lead in the series . Alexander, who had just won his first regular season MVP before the game , became the absolute core of the home team's victory, scoring 38 points in the game and leading the Thunder to continue their good form.

At the beginning of the game, both teams seemed to be a little slow to warm up and were quite tentative. Relying on Alexander's keen offensive awareness and the steady cooperation of his teammates, the Thunder led by 4 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves failed to effectively adjust the rhythm of offense and defense, and the Thunder seized the opportunity to continue to expand their lead. At the end of the half, the score difference had widened to 8 points. At this time, the Thunder showed the resilience and exquisite cooperation of the home court, while the Timberwolves seemed a little weak on the offensive end and failed to form a strong counterattack against the Thunder.

At the beginning of the second half, the Thunder was like a wild horse running away. In the third quarter, they opened fire and scored 35 points in a single quarter, creating a wave of offensive climax. Alexander was active on the court. Not only did he score efficiently, but he also sent out many assists to drive his teammates' offensive. Jaylen Williams also performed well, scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, becoming another important firepower point for the Thunder besides Alexander. Holmgren also contributed 22 points, becoming a stable force in the inside offense and defense. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder widened the point difference to 22 points, laying the foundation for victory.

Although the Timberwolves fought back in the fourth quarter, especially Edwards and McDane teamed up to attack the Thunder's inside line, scoring many times and narrowing the gap, the Thunder adjusted their defense in time, firmly controlled the rhythm of the game, and did not give the opponent a chance to turn the tables. Edwards scored 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in the game, and performed well, but it was difficult for him to reverse the situation alone. The performance of other core players of the Timberwolves was relatively flat, and Randle only contributed 6 points and failed to bring due help.

This game not only showed the growth of the Thunder's young players, but also reflected Alexander's MVP- level dominance. His active involvement on both offense and defense greatly boosted the team's morale and became an important guarantee for the Thunder to advance to the finals. As the series progresses, the Thunder is clearly in a more advantageous position, while the Timberwolves need to adjust their status in the next game and find a good way to crack the Thunder's strong offense.