In the first round of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024/25 NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, at home, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 with goals contributed by Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Williams and Chet Holmgren.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves took the initiative to attack. Julius Randle assisted McDaniels to score a 3-pointer, and Anthony Edwards also contributed a 3-pointer to help the Minnesota Timberwolves establish a leading advantage. Later, Gilgeous-Alexander recovered some points for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Isaiah Joe scored 3 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder tie the score. However, Anthony Edwards made a shot at the critical moment to help the Minnesota Timberwolves take the lead 23-20.

In the second quarter, Hartenstein scored consecutive goals to tie the score for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Julius Randle and Alexander Walker made three-pointers to help the Minnesota Timberwolves take the lead again. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder struggled to find scoring opportunities in the following time, they still trailed their opponents by 4 points at 44 to 48.

In the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander assisted Jaylen Williams to score a 3-pointer, and Chet Holmgren also scored consecutively, regaining confidence for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kenrich Williams also scored a 3-pointer at a critical moment to help the Oklahoma City Thunder expand their lead. Afterwards, Donte DiVincenzo actively scored points in a difficult situation, but the Minnesota Timberwolves were still behind 66-76 in this quarter.

In the final quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves continued to fight back, but Alex Caruso quickly scored 3 points to fight back. Then Jaylen Williams once again helped the Oklahoma City Thunder take a double-digit lead with his excellent offensive power, and Kenrich Williams also scored 3 points in the final stage.

In the end, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 at home.