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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was a much needed victory as the Timberwolves lost both games in Oklahoma City and began the series.<\/p>\n

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Top scorers Anthony Edwards (30 points) and Julius Randle (24) stepped up, but unlikely players made a big contribution.<\/p>\n

Certainly, one Minnesota bench player has scored more points than most valuable player recently, Shay Gilgauss Alexander.<\/p>\n

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Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 15 points in Game 3 in just 13 minutes from the Timberwolves’ bench.<\/p>\n

He played just two minutes in Game 1, but he played nothing in Game 2, so it was amazing to see head coach Chris Finch heading towards him.<\/p>\n

Shannon Jr. clearly exceeded expectations at the Target Center, but he said he felt “normal” because of the efforts he made.<\/p>\n

“I’m always at work, I’m always ready and trying to be my best teammate in the meantime, so that was just normal,” Shannon Jr. said at a postgame press conference. <\/p>\n

“When my name is called, I do what I do. Yeah, I become myself. That’s my game. I attack the downhill, I go into paint and make open shots.”<\/p>\n

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Chemistry is almost as important as ability, especially for role players. They need to fit the locker room and spinning seamlessly.<\/p>\n

Shannon Jr. commented on his excellent relationship with Ant-Man following his 15-point Game 3 performance.<\/p>\n

“That’s my daug, we talk all the time,” he added. “We give each other feedback. Like you said, we both work hard and love the game.<\/p>\n

The pair will play more time together in Game 4 and beyond after proven that Shannon Jr. has what they need to contribute to the playoffs.<\/p>\n