Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder
· National Basketball AssociationMcDaniels scores 27, and Timberwolves rally from 25-point deficit to beat Thunder 131-128 in OT
Naz Reid had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 21 points for the Timberwolves. Edwards had 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Minnesota, which lost 130-123 to the Thunder on Sunday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander had 39 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, but Edwards blocked him at the rim with 13.2 seconds remaining in overtime. Gilgeous-Alexander also missed a 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left in the extra period that would have tied the game.
Jalen Williams scored 27 points and Aaron Wiggins added 19 for the Thunder, who still lead the Western Conference at 46-11.
Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, who missed three months with a pelvic fracture before recently returning, rested. Center Isaiah Hartenstein left the game in the second quarter with a bloody nose and did not return.
Oklahoma City led 82-57 in the third quarter and was ahead 102-80 going to the fourth. But reserve Terrence Shannon scored 11 of his 17 points in the period, and the Timberwolves outscored the Thunder 41-19.
Thunder: Oklahoma City simply missed a ton of open shots. The looks were there.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Recent Plays
| 5th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of Game | 131 - 128 |
| 5th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of the 1st Overtime | 131 - 128 |
| 5th 2.2 | ![]() |
Thunder offensive team rebound | 131 - 128 |
| 5th 2.2 | ![]() |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses 25-foot three point pullup jump shot | 131 - 128 |
| 5th 6.1 | ![]() |
Jaylen Clark enters the game for Naz Reid | 131 - 128 |
Statistics
MIN |
OKC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 44-97 | FG | 45-106 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 9-32 | 3PT | 15-49 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 31 |
| 34-39 | FT | 23-29 |
| 87 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 54 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 43 | Defensive Rebounds | 37 |
| 29 | Assists | 27 |
| 6 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 8 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 22 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 20 |
| 62 | Points in Paint | 54 |
| 23 | Fouls | 30 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 25 |
Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams, G | Out | May 10 |
| Thomas Sorber, C | Out | Sep 5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo, G | Out | Apr 26 |
Game Information
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Attendance: 18,203 · Capacity:
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City |
64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
Denver |
54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
Minnesota |
49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
Portland |
42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
Utah |
22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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