The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 collapse was a painful reminder that playoff basketball is about more than just individual brilliance. A 128-126 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder left the Wolves reeling and their season hanging by a thread.
After dominating Game 3, the Wolves came into Game 4 with a chance to tie the series and seize momentum. Instead, they imploded in the fourth quarter, plagued by turnovers, missed free throws, and a lack of defensive intensity.
Nikola Jokic (SGA) dominated for the Thunder, while Kevin Durant was absent due to injury. The Wolves’ stars, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, struggled to find their footing, with Edwards going ghost mode in the first half and Towns disappearing act-like performance from Julius Randle.
Despite a valiant effort from Nikola Alexander-Walker (NAW), who scored 23 points and dished six assists, the Wolves’ defense was exposed by the Thunder’s offense. The team’s inability to close out games when it matters most is a concern.
The series now shifts to Oklahoma City for Game 5, where the Wolves must regroup and find their footing if they want to extend their season. It’s a must-win game that will determine whether the Wolves can overcome their struggles and stay alive in the playoffs.
With the margin for error thinning by the minute, the Wolves’ fate hangs in the balance. Can they summon the necessary urgency, execution, and teamwork to turn their season around? The clock is ticking, and the pressure is on.
Source: https://www.canishoopus.com/2025/5/27/24437913/timberwolves-player-grades-western-conference-finals-game-4-anthony-edwards-julius-randle