The Timberwolves didn’t just respond in Game 3—they threw a full-on statement party, and Julius Randle was the surprise headliner. After a Game 2 performance that had fans side-eyeing the rotation (6 points, 2-for-11, and plenty of sighs), Randle walked into Game 3 like someone had hit reset. Early warmups. New playlist. New mindset. And just like that, the Wolves reminded everyone this series isn’t a wrap yet.
Minnesota dropped 143 points like they were trying to get OKC fined for defensive negligence. Anthony Edwards took over like he owned the zip code, but Julius Randle’s bounce-back was the real plot twist. Efficient shooting, physical presence, no drama—exactly what the Wolves needed to swing momentum and remind the Thunder this isn’t a walkthrough.
And Yes, Julius Randle is playing—he’s coming in with zero limitations and a little extra edge. No injury tag. No rest night. Just a locked-in forward who clearly took Game 2’s benching personally. He’s been preaching “team first” since that game, and now he’s actually walking the walk. His 24-point Game 3 wasn’t just box score fluff—it was tone-setting.
JULIUS RANDLE AND ANTHONY EDWARDS PUT ON A CLINIC IN THE GAME 3 WIN pic.twitter.com/U6MoaldTab
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 11, 2025
Three straight games, zero injuries. When’s the last time you heard that in May? Julius Randle’s healthy. Ant’s locked in. The Wolves have their full deck, which matters more than ever heading into Game 4. OKC’s only absence is Nikola Topic, who’s recovering from knee surgery and hasn’t touched the playoff floor since January. So yeah—this one’s all about who actually shows up, not who shows up on the injury list.
Timberwolves Depth Chart vs Thunder Game 4
This isn’t just about stars showing up—it’s about the full deck being ready to hit. From established veterans to rookie sparks, the Wolves have every slot loaded heading into Game 4. Here’s a look at how the lineup stacks up:
POSITION
STARTER
2nd UNIT
3rd UNIT
PG
Mike Conley
Donte DiVincenzo
Rob Dillingham
SG
Anthony Edwards
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Donte DiVincenzo
SF
Jaden McDaniels
Terrence Shannon Jr.
Jaylen Clark
PF
Julius Randle
Naz Reid
Jaden McDaniels
C
Rudy Gobert
Naz Reid
Luka Garza
The Wolves aren’t just healthy—they’re peaking. Anthony Edwards didn’t just fill the stat sheet—he flipped the entire vibe of the series. “Just ultimate pressure on the ball,” he said after torching OKC for 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists in three quarters. Whether it was chasing down loose balls or hitting 5-of-8 from deep after a cold Game 2, Ant came out like the season depended on it—because it did.
Chris Finch said it best: “That’s what we need him [Edwards] to do, and when he does it, it takes us to another level.”
And that level is exactly what rattled OKC. The Thunder’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, looked mortal—just 14 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Minnesota’s depth and defensive pressure forced turnovers, drowned him in boos, and let the Target Center crowd get in his head. From the opening tip, this felt like a game where the Wolves had 10 guys playing with one agenda—and the Thunder just had questions.
Now, heading into Game 4, Minnesota’s depth is no longer a luxury—it’s a problem OKC has to solve. The Wolves have answers at every position. The Thunder? They better hope Game 3 was a hiccup and not a preview of what’s coming next.
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