The Western Conference Finals went sideways for Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves—and once it did, it hit like a ton of bricks.
A brutal 124–94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 ended Minnesota’s postseason dreams. But through the heartbreak, one emotional moment off the court stole the spotlight. Randle’s wife, Kendra, shared a heartfelt Instagram story that summed it all up. It might be a small beacon of hope, but the Timberwolves can use all the support they can get right now.
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While fans and players processed the blowout, Kendra Randle showed the kind of support that cuts through all the noise. Her five-word message—”I’m so proud of you🩶”—was short, but it hit hard. In a sea of hot takes and stat breakdowns, it was a simple reminder of the human side of the grind.
Randle fought through injuries this season and came back to be a huge part of Minnesota’s playoff run. He stepped up when others faltered. And even in defeat, Kendra’s message reminded everyone that progress and perseverance don’t always show up on a scoreboard.
This wasn’t just a loss. It was a beatdown. From the opening tip, Oklahoma City smothered Minnesota with full-court energy and didn’t let up. The Thunder looked faster, sharper, and far more locked in. Minnesota had a brief push in the third quarter, but the damage was already done.
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Randle led the Wolves with 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting, trying to will his squad back. But he didn’t get much help. Anthony Edwards struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting. Rudy Gobert managed just two points. Mike Conley Jr. was scoreless. It was the kind of night where nothing clicked.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City had everything going. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked every bit the MVP, dropping 34 points while stuffing the stat sheet with rebounds and assists. Chet Holmgren came alive with 22 points and three blocks, while Jalen Williams and Lu Dort combined for 31. The Thunder didn’t just win—they flexed their championship muscle. They controlled the pace, the paint, and the perimeter.
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Edwards summed it up best after the game, holding back tears:
“I’m hurt, more so for myself for Mike. I came up short for Mike… we tried last year and we tried again this year, and we’ll try again next year.”
Ant on losing in the WCF again: “I’m hurt more so for myself for Mike. I came up short for Mike” pic.twitter.com/2JL68i9vx0
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) May 29, 2025
For Minnesota, it’s back to the drawing board. Big offseason decisions loom. But for fans—and for guys like Randle who gave it everything—it’s heartbreak for now. And healing starts with small moments like Kendra’s message. Because in the NBA, effort like that never goes unnoticed.