US EditionWhat Makes the Timberwolves’ 3-1 Deficit Feel Even Larger? That Oklahoma City Crowd.
- On May 28, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oklahoma City during the NBA playoffs.
- The Timberwolves faced a 3-1 series deficit and needed to win twice in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder had a strong 7-1 playoff home record, with most wins by 15 or more points.
- The Thunder won Game 4 and posted a 32-8 regular season home record, and fans waited in heavy rain past 3 a.m. Tuesday outside a local airfield to greet the team.
- Betting odds favored the Thunder as an 8.5-point favorite with a 71% chance to win, while Minnesota guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker emphasized the Timberwolves must not concede and focus on one game at a time.
- Despite the daunting challenge, the Timberwolves' resilience and competitive playoff performance provide some optimism, but the series remains difficult given Oklahoma City's home dominance.
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What makes the Timberwolves’ 3-1 deficit feel even larger? That Oklahoma City crowd.
It’s difficult to explain the atmosphere at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City to someone who hasn’t been there. But the sights on the television screen do it a sort of justice. Ninety-nine percent of the patrons wear the complimentary t-shirt provided to create a monotone wall of fandom that surrounds the court. It’s a good visual representation of the crowd’s unity throughout the game. Sure, it’s loud. The screams are deafening. The music blas…
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