Randle: I did too much 'standing and spectating' in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 22: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on May 22, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle wasn't thrilled with his offensive output in his team's 118-103 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference final.

"It's a lot of out-of-rhythm things, I think, for the most part, probably just standing and spectating a little bit too much," Randle said of his night, according to KSTPSports. "I gotta get myself into action, get myself on the move. You know what type of defense they are, they're gonna swarm you."

Randle scored just six points on 2-of-11 shooting and coughed up four turnovers in 32 minutes of action. It was his first game in these playoffs in which he scored less than 16 points, and his third-lowest amount of playing time this postseason.

T-Wolves' coach Chris Finch benched Randle for the entire fourth quarter in favor of Naz Reid.

"I thought Naz had a good game going and just wanted to see if I could spread the floor," Finch said. "Get some quick decision-making out there and just try to change the complexion of the game."

Reid put up 10 points in the contest but also struggled finding the basket: He shot 3-of-8 from the field and 0-of-5 from three.

The Thunder now lead the series 2-0. Game 3 will be in Minnesota on Saturday.

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