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The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a crushing defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs. How did the Timberwolves' strategic adjustments lead to such a dominant performance? This episode unpacks Minnesota's game plan, highlighting Anthony Edwards' standout play and Chris Finch's coaching prowess. Rylan Stiles, a beat writer for the Thunder, analyzes the Thunder's lackluster effort and explores potential adjustments for Game 4. Key figures like Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are discussed, as well as the impact of Minnesota's rebounding and turnover control. Can the Thunder bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive? Tune in for an in-depth analysis and expert insights on this pivotal matchup.

0:00 Intro: Thunder trounced by Timberwolves in Game 3 3:05 Minnesota dominates glass and reduces turnovers 6:39 Timberwolves stomp out Thunder's third quarter run 10:14 Thunder explores lineup adjustments in blowout loss 13:48 Minnesota's defensive strategy against SGA 17:21 Chris Finch's coaching adjustments pay off 20:55 Thunder must respond in crucial Game 4

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