Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson reacts during game three of the 2021 NLCS against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Timberwolves-Thunder Game 2

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 23, 2025 4:32 PM ET

On Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 118-103 to win Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

They now have a 2-0 lead in the series.

After the big win, NBA legend Magic Johnson made a post to X.

Johnson wrote: "The story of the Oklahoma City Thunder/Minnesota Timberwolves Series has been the Thunder’s smothering defense taking the Timberwolves out of their offense. The NBA’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36, Jalen Williams had 26 and Chet Holmgren had 22 points to lead the Thunder to a 118-103 victory over the Timberwolves."

The story of the Oklahoma City Thunder/Minnesota Timberwolves Series has been the Thunder’s smothering defense taking the Timberwolves out of their offense. The NBA’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36, Jalen Williams had 26 and Chet Holmgren had 22 points to lead the Thunder…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 23, 2025