Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Player Prop Picks 5/22/25 NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder currently lead the series 1–0 after a dominant 114–88 victory in Game 1. In the series opener, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, 20 of which came in the second half, showcasing his ability to take over the game when it mattered most.  The Thunder’s aggressive defense stifled the Timberwolves, holding them to just 88 points.

Minnesota struggled offensively in Game 1, shooting poorly from the field. They will need improved performances from key players like Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle to even the series. Oklahoma City’s defense was a significant factor in their Game 1 win. Maintaining that intensity will be crucial as they look to take a 2–0 series lead.

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Isaiah Hartenstein Over 8.5 Points

Hartenstein is averaging 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while playing 27.9 minutes per contest. He shot an efficient 58.1% from the field and posted a true shooting percentage of 59.9%, demonstrating his ability to finish plays effectively. His free-throw shooting stood at 67.5%. Hartenstein has been undervalued this postseason. He has scored 10+ points in 7 of his last 10 games. He looked solid in game 1 of this series, scoring 12. It’s evident that the Thunder want to get Hartenstein involved in this offense.

Julius Randle Over 19.5 Points

Randle is averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game over 32.3 minutes. He maintained a field goal percentage of 48.5%, shot 34.4% from beyond the arc, and achieved an 80.6% free throw percentage. Randle elevated his game during the playoffs, participating in 11 games and increasing his averages to 24.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. Notably, in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, he averaged 24.3 points. Randle has cleared this line with ease in 9 of his last 10 games. With how much attention Edwards gets from defenses, Randle has had to step up on the offensive side of the ball. 

Jalen Williams Under 20.5 Points

Williams is averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game over 69 regular-season appearances. He shot 48.4% from the field, 36.5% from three-point range, and 78.9% from the free-throw line, all while logging 32.4 minutes per game. In the playoffs he’s averaging 19.6 points. We’ve seen his scoring production slow down in the playoffs and has only scored 20+ once in his last 5 games. I’ll continue to ride this trend. 

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