Timberwolves vs Thunder
Thu, Jan 29
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(29 - 19)
123
-
111
Thunder
Thunder
(38 - 10)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 34 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 123 |
| Thunder | 22 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 111 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
26
5
5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC | #2 | G
30
6
8
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Thunder hold a significant advantage with fresh legs and an elite road record, while the Timberwolves face the fatigue of a back-to-back and the potential absence of Anthony Edwards.
Key Analysis
- • Minnesota is on the second night of a back-to-back after playing in Dallas yesterday, creating a major rest disadvantage.
- • Anthony Edwards is dealing with a lingering foot injury and is a high risk to sit or be limited after playing heavy minutes yesterday.
- • Oklahoma City boasts a dominant 12-3 road record this season, proving they can win in hostile environments.
- • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.0 PPG) enters the game fully rested and is shooting nearly 40% from deep this season.
- • The Thunder defense allows just 107.6 points per game, which will stifle a fatigued Timberwolves offense.
- • Minnesota must utilize their size advantage with Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle to control the rebounding battle and slow the pace.
