Are there any themes to carry over from a 40-point win?
We were certainly due to find out on Monday night after Saturday’s blowout in Minneapolis that saw the Minnesota Timberwolves climb their way into their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Coming off a franchise playoff-high 143 points, the offense proved not to be the early issue for the Wolves, but it was their previous warts that have been exposing them for the entire postseason.
You guessed it! Rebounding, turnovers, and lazier defense saw the Thunder jump out to a 37-30 first-quarter lead.