Signs of frustration have been evident for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals against an Oklahoma City Thunder team chasing its first title with a mix of poise, precision and relentlessness unseen anywhere else in these NBA playoffs.

The Oklahoma City Thunder star posted 38 points and eight assists in a 118-103 win to take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who now have the unenviable task of needing to take four out of five from the league's top team by record to reach the NBA Finals.

On Saturday, May 24, the Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) and Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) square off at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Thunder won the first two games and are 2-0 in the series. Despite 32 points from Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves lost 118-103.

Both victories demonstrated the large gap between the rosters. "I thought our spacing and attacks were pretty good. We shot the right shots, made the right passes. We can learn from it. It's a different look again we can improve from,

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in game 4 of the final-round series at Target Center on Monday, May 26.

The Thunder were the best team in the NBA all season for a reason. They harass you physically on both ends of the floor, with relentless defensive ball pressure and a constant attacking of the rim on offense.

See our top photos of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder play Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs Thursday at Paycom Center.