NBA Playoffs: What Do The Knicks And Timberwolves Need To Change?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what the Knicks and Timberwolves need to change.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a commanding 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals last night. This win gives the Thunder a 2-0 series lead as the teams head to Minnesota for Game 3.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points just one day after being named the NBA MVP. The Thunder's defense was suffocating, forcing 14 turnovers from the Timberwolves and limiting them to just 41.4% shooting from the field. A decisive 35-21 3rd quarter run pushed Oklahoma City's lead to 22 points, effectively sealing the game.

With the Thunder now leading the series 2-0, the Timberwolves face an uphill battle to regain momentum. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will look to defend their home court and avoid falling into a 0–3 deficit. Why are the Timberwolves struggling so much? What do they need to do differently? Is the series over already?

The New York Knicks suffered a stunning 138-135 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night. The Knicks held a commanding 14-point lead with just 2:39 remaining in regulation but faltered in the final minutes, allowing the Pacers to force overtime and eventually secure the victory.

Despite strong performances from Jalen Brunson (43 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (35 points, 12 rebounds), the Knicks' late-game collapse overshadowed their efforts. Can the Knicks recover from this loss? Is the series over already? The Knicks will look to rebound in Game 2 tonight at Madison Square Garden. What do the Knicks and Timberwolves need to do differently? Are the Knicks in trouble? Is tonight a must-win game for New York?