The Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday, May 22nd at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. All eyes would be on Julius Randle, whether he starts against Timberwolves or not.
Will Julius Randle play Game 2 against Oklahoma City Thunder?
The 30-year-old power forward will be seen stepping foot on the court for Game 2 against Oklahoma City Thunder as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He even featured in 69 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 69 games, he averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.7 steals per game.
Not just this, Julius Randle even featured in the first round against Los Angeles Lakers as Timberwolves went on to win the seven game series 4-1. In Game 1, Randle played for 35 minutes as he registered 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. In Game 2, Randle played for 39 minutes as he recorded 27 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.
During Game 3, Randle played for 41 minutes as he notched up only 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. During Game 4, Randle clocked 43 minutes along with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. During Game 5, Randle featured on the court for 32 minutes as he ended the match with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal.
Julius Randle even played five games against Golden State Warriors. In Game 1, Randle played for 31 minutes as he registered 18 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists. During Game 2, Randle played for 33 minutes as he notched up 24 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists.
During Game 3, Randle clocked 40 minutes along with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists and 3 steals. During Game 4, Randle had 41 minutes under his belt with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block to his name. During Game 5, Randle played for 42 minutes as finished the match with 29 points, 8 rebounds amd 5 assists. Minnesota Timberwolves won the seven game series against Golden State Warriors 4-1.
During Game 1 against Oklahoma City Thunder, Julius Randle clocked 36 minutes as he notched up 28 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Julius Randle has averaged 17.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists in the 21 games that he has played against the Oklahoma City Thunder in his career.
Oklahoma City Thunder have Nikola Topic on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 2. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have nobody listed on their team's injury report as they have full roster at their disposal.
When and where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2?
The tip-off time for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 is 8:30 ET. The live broadcast of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.
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