Thunder fend off Timberwolves, take 3-1 lead behind SGA’s 40-point night

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS — Being blown out the game before didn’t sit well with Oklahoma City.

The young Thunder moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a championship response.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-126, in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.