NBA fans react to Thunder’s blowout victory over Timberwolves

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s blowout victory in Game 1 has sent a message to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite playing in a Game 7 on Sunday, the Thunder have struck first in the Western Conference Finals.

Related: Thunder Outlast Timberwolves To Take 1-0 WCF Lead

The Thunder looked poised to show the entire world why they had the best record during the season. After a hard-fought first half where the Timberwolves kept things close, OKC outscored Minnesota 70-40 in the second half, leading them to their 114-88 blowout victory.

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The MVP frontrunner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, led OKC with 31 points and nine assists. He shot 11-14 from the free-throw line.

Julius Randle’s hot play as of late continued in Game 1, as he scored 28 points on 9-13 from the field. Anthony Edwards, on the other hand, struggled, scoring 18 on 5-13 shooting.

Fans call out referees after Thunder’s blowout victory

Fans flocked to social media to express their opinions on the Thunder’s dominant Game 1 performance.

OKC tonight: pic.twitter.com/H3tRnimz0C

— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) May 21, 2025

ALL FREE THROWS IN GAME 1. NBA fix this shit sga gets the dumbest calls and so does Jalen Brunson

— bjack (@BJACKPACERS) May 21, 2025

Buddy… It wasn't "All Thunder"… Minny dominated the first half until Shai started foul hunting.

— Ben (@TheHurricaneBen) May 21, 2025

Change the title to refs taking 1-0 lead

— MESSI (fan) (@YVidberg) May 21, 2025

The OKC fans actually like watching this type of basketball?

— IALTO (@ChrisMitch21101) May 21, 2025

So many sore losers in the comments, lol.

— TaioSquare ????????✒️???? (@TaioSquare) May 21, 2025

Many fans claimed the referees helped the Thunder win Game 1. If you look at the facts, OKC did attempt more free-throws, but only five more (26-21).

The real problem was shooting. OKC shot 50% from the field and 52.4% from three. Minnesota shot 34.9% from the field and 29.4% from deep.

If the Timberwolves want to steal a game in Oklahoma City, they’ll need to focus on shooting better. Game 2 is Thursday at 8:30 PM EST.

About the Author Published May 21, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1