For Oklahoma City's thunder broke out in the second half.

After the Thunder finished halfway through the first game of the NBA Western Conference Finals on Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat 30 points to win 114-88.

Thunder guard and most valuable player candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all players with 10 points in 27 shots, although he did convert 14 free throws.

Timberwolves defender Anthony Edwards suffered an injury while adjusting his ankle late in the first quarter, but he returned to the game and scored 18 points.

Here are the winners and losers from the first game of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Finals:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the second half

This has been the pattern for Gilgeous-Alexander, one of the most stable players in the NBA: Even if he did a good job in the first half, he would usually correct and be willing to make a steady 30-point game. SGA scored 20 points in the second half with 8 of 14 points in the second half. He was aggressive and attacked the Timberwolves with paint, heading to his preferred attraction for a mid-range shot.

Comparing it to the first half figure, when Gilgeous-Alexander shot 13 from the field. Although Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards guarded Gilgeous-Alexander in the first half, both were in trouble. It is crucial to find a more efficient way to stop SGA.

Kenrich Williams and the third quarter ball

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault made superb adjustments in the half: Minnesota got a huge contribution from Julius Randle, Julius Randle scored 20 of 20 in the first half with Daigneault picking a small roster and bringing Kenrich Williams to Randle. Williams barely played in the second round against the Denver Nuggets, but he was frustrated with his body and body matching Randle's figure.

Randle didn't score in the third quarter, during which time the Thunder beat the Timberwolves with 14 points and OKC's run started to make the game stand out.

Thunder rolled in the second half

Oklahoma City beat the defense in the second half and began to see its shooting percentage drop. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 70-40 in the second half.

Minnesota abandons paint

In the first half, although they did not go out, the Timberwolves shot from the perimeter, shooting 10 of 28 (35.7%). Minnesota took a four-point lead at halftime to avoid throwing the ball into the paint.

In the second half of the year, when the 3s stopped falling, the situation collapsed. The Thunder played an extended game in the third quarter, and the Timberwolves reacted to continue shooting the rim in 3 seconds. In the second half, Minnesota shot 21.7%. Overall, the Thunder outperformed Minnesota 54-20 in the paint.

Timberwolves' bench

In most cases, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch plays the eight-man rotation, with Naz Reid, Donte Divincenzo and Nickeil Alexander Walker being three on the bench. They worked hard to provide meaningful and consistent contributions and struggled on the field Tuesday night. The trio got 7 of 36 from Field (19.4%), while 3 bad 28 (17.9%) were obtained from 3.