You don't often see NBA MVPs get blown out in these kinds of games. In fact, according to OptaSTATS, the MVP's team losing by 42 or more points has happened just three times -- an

Other key contributors for the Timberwolves included Randle, who responded the right way after getting benched the last time out, Jaden McDaniels, who locked up defensively like he always does, and Terrence Shannon Jr., a pleasant surprise who provided a spark off the bench.

Anthony Edwards sees no reason to celebrate Timberwolves' blowout victory in Western Conference Finals Game 4 over Thunder

The Minnesota Timberwolves set a franchise record for points scored in a playoff game on Saturday night as they routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 to cut the deficit to 2-1 in the Western Conference finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams had a shocking reaction to the fact that his team lost by 42 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Facing what was effectively a must-win game, Minnesota routed the Oklahoma City Thunder, 143-101, in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

After lopsided losses in Games 1 and 2, the Timberwolves got on the board with an out-of-nowhere 143-101 demolition of the Thunder. The 42-point margin was OKC's worst loss of the season, and the 143 points scored set a playoff franchise record for Minnesota..

The Timberwolves faced an 0-3 deficit heading into Game 3. Minnesota showed more relentless energy, which Chris Finch dove into.