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Thunder Lead Timberwolves 65-32 at Half in Game 5 with 14 Turnovers, Near First NBA Finals Since 2012

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Published May 29, 2025, 02:45 AM

In Game 5 of the NBA playoff series, the Oklahoma City Thunder have established a commanding lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After trailing by three points at the start, the Thunder outscored the Timberwolves 22-4 to take control early in the first quarter. By the end of the first quarter, Oklahoma City had limited Minnesota to just seven points. The Thunder extended their dominance through the first half, leading 65-32.

The Timberwolves struggled with 14 turnovers and only 12 made field goals in the half. Oklahoma City's performance puts them 24 minutes away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. The Thunder's strong first-half showing has been reflected in betting odds favoring Oklahoma City to win the half and the game.

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theScore Bet

@theScoreBet

The Thunder made the Wolves look like puppies after DOMINATING Minnesota in the first half by 33. 😰 OKC is one-half away from a trip to the NBA Finals. 👏 ✅ 1st Half OKC ML -260 ✅ 1st Half OKC -4.5 -120 ✅ 1st Half U 113.5 Total -110

Anthony Slater

@anthonyVslater

Timberwolves in the first half: 14 turnovers, 12 made shots. Thunder more than double them up: 65-32. OKC is 24 minutes from its first Finals since 2012.

Ballislife.com

@Ballislife

OKC with a 65-32 lead at the half! MIN has 12 field goals and 14 turnovers