The Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game will be played on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET at Target Center. The Timberwolves are the seventh-seeded team in the Western Conference with a record of 30-24. They were on a brilliant three-game winning run, but that ended as they faced the toughest team in the Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers, the top-seeded team in the East, handed the Timberwolves a 107-128 defeat.
On the other hand, the Thunder have been just as good as the Cavaliers as they are the top-seeded team in the Western Conference, with a phenomenal record of 43-9. They are on a six-game winning streak, with their most recent win coming against the New Orleans Pelicans, defeating them 137-101. The Timberwolves and Thunder met each other earlier this season on December 31, and Thunder was the one who came out on top 113-105. In the 137 regular season games between the Timberwolves and Thunder, the former has 41 times, and the latter has taken home 91 wins.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction
The Timberwolves have shown a balanced approach in the 2024-25 season, ranking 20th in the NBA with 111.6 points per game while excelling defensively by allowing only 108.3 points per contest, the fifth-best spot in the league. Their rebounding efforts place them 20th, averaging 43.9 boards per game, while they limit opponents to 42.7 rebounds, ranking seventh. Minnesota has been particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 15.0 three-pointers per game (fifth-best) and shooting an impressive 38.3% from deep (third-best).
The Thunder have been a force to be reckoned with offensively, ranking fourth in the league with 118.2 points per game while boasting the NBA’s top-ranked defense, allowing just 104.8 points per contest. Their rebounding performance places them 14th with 44.5 boards per game, though they do have a hard time limiting opponents’ rebounds, ranking 23rd by conceding 45.4 per game. From three-point range, Oklahoma City averages 14.0 makes per game (ninth-best) while shooting 36.0%, placing them 14th in efficiency.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Minnesota Timberwolves
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- PG Rob Dillingham
- SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- SF Jaden McDaniels
- PF Naz Reid
- C Rudy Gobert
Oklahoma City Thunder
- PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- SG Luguentz Dort
- SF Jalen Williams
- PF Aaron Wiggins
- C Isaiah Hartenstein
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Injuries Update
The Timberwolves will be without Julius Randle (groin) and Donte DiVincenzo (toe), while Anthony Edwards (hip) and Mike Conley (finger) are questionable.
The Thunder aren’t in much better shape when it comes to injuries. Ajay Mitchell (toe), Ousmane Dieng (calf), and Cason Wallace (shoulder) will all be sidelined, while Nikola Topic (ACL) won’t see the court again this season. Isaiah Joe (knee) remains a game-time decision, and Chet Holmgren will be resting for this one.
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