This young Thunder team was tested to the max and had to find many different, unusual ways to win. Like a season ago, the shots dried up and stopped falling, which forced Oklahoma City’s defense to turn it up a notch and win in chaotic fashion.

Chet Holmgren admits to "stinking" early as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Minnesota Timberwolves in West Finals Game 1.

Holmgren had his shots at Jokic. The seven-footer was also a plus on offense. He got to the free-throw line a healthy amount and kept the scoreboard moving. He was sufficient as the sole center as the Thunder faded away from their double-big lineup in the second half.