Wolves Make History, SGA Looks Mortal, and the WCF Just Got Real

Well, well, well.

Now that's the Timberwolves we've all been looking for.

Minnesota bounced back in Game 3 of the WCF with a 143-101 blowout win against the OKC Thunder.

And to be honest, I’m not surprised.

Before this series started, I picked the Wolves in 7 games. They might not have the depth of OKC, but I believed their wing defenders — Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels — could neutralize OKC’s perimeter threats.

I believed Ant-Man was strong enough, smart enough, and petty enough to make SGA uncomfortable. And with Julius Randle stepping in as a real second option, the math made sense.

But let’s not lie — it didn’t look like that in Games 1 and 2.

SGA was looking like Jordan in GQ. Smooth. Untouchable. Unbothered.

The Wolves looked out of sync, out of rhythm, and out of luck.

Then came Game 3.

Let’s run the facts:

• Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101.

• That’s the most points in a playoff game in franchise history.

• It was also the largest postseason loss in OKC history.

• The Thunder’s No. 1-ranked defense got cooked— Minnesota shot 57.3% from the field and 50% from three.

• And the Wolves only turned the ball over 10 times.

That’s called a statement. That’s called “You must’ve forgotten.” That’s called “We’re Still Here.”

Let’s talk about Ant-Man.

Anthony Edwards had 30 points, 9 rebounds, and shot 71% from the field.  He single-handedly outscored the entire Thunder team 16-14 in the first quarter. Then he kicked his feet up in the fourth. Didn’t even play a minute — the lead was already 37 points.

You know what that means?

He did his job early. He did his job emphatically. He did his job like a superstar is supposed to.

That’s now 15 career 30-point playoff games for Edwards, the fifth most in NBA history before the age of 24.

The only names ahead of him?

• LeBron James

• Kobe Bryant

• Kevin Durant

• Luka Dončić

You don’t end up on that list by accident.

Now, let’s give Julius Randle some respect too. 24 points, 4 boards, 3 dimes.

If he plays like that, this team goes from scary to straight-up dangerous.

But who really won this game?

Physicality.

After the game, SGA himself said, “They were the more physical team… we didn't come ready to match that.”

Translation: They got punked. They got pushed around. They got exposed.

Shai looked like a mere mortal, finishing with just 14 points on 4-of-13 shooting and 4 turnovers.

OKC’s starters? Just 49 total points. Minnesota’s stars — just Edwards and Randle — combined for 54.

And look, I still believe this is a long series. OKC has too much talent and too good a coach to roll over.

But Game 3 wasn’t just a win — it was a reset.  A power shift. A message to the league that this Wolves team isn’t done barking yet.

And if the Ant-Man we saw last night stays on the scene?

This series could very well go seven games.