- Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101, handing the Western Conference leaders a rare loss
- The Thunder never led in the game, marking the first time this season they failed to hold an advantage at any point
- Naz Reid led Minnesota with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points for OKC
Key Takeaways:
The NBA season pauses for a few days as the All-Star Weekend approaches, but before the break, Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 116-101 defeat on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The loss marked the first time this season that the Thunder never led in a game.
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Despite missing four of their top eight scorers, Minnesota found a way to secure the victory. Naz Reid led the way with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Anthony Edwards contributed 23 points, though he struggled with efficiency, making just 5 of his 18 field-goal attempts. Nearly half of his scoring came from the free-throw line (10/11). Jaden McDaniels added 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Terrence Shannon Jr. provided 13 points off the bench.
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a leading candidate for MVP, also had an off night shooting the ball. The Canadian finished with 24 points and 9 assists, but hit just 6 of 21 attempts from the field, with most of his points coming from free throws (11/11). Jalen Williams added 20 points for the Thunder.
The loss brings Oklahoma City to a 44-10 record, while Minnesota improves to 31-25. The All-Star Weekend officially begins tonight in San Francisco, with the All-Star Game scheduled for Sunday.