Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder tips off Thursday night at 7:30 PM CT at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will air on ESPN with Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson and Lisa Salters on the call.

After going off for 28 points in Game 1, Randle came crashing back down to earth on Thursday, finishing with just six points on 2-of-11 shooting. Randle struggled so badly in the game that head coach Chris Finch decided to bench him in the fourth quarter.

Signs of frustration have been evident for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals against an Oklahoma City Thunder team chasing its first title with a mix of poise, precision and relentlessness unseen anywhere else in these NBA playoffs.

Breaking down the 2025-26 fantasy outlook for Julius Randle following his clutch playoff performances. With defenses keying in on Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle has stepped up for the Timberwolves this postseason.