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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Recap - Thunder Win 102-97
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 33 points and added 2 rebounds leading Oklahoma City to a 102-97 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Target Center.
The Thunder were a +3.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 229.0.
Oklahoma City got 20 points from Jalen Williams and another 15 points from Chet Holmgren. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 6 assists, while Josh Giddey cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Timberwolves got a 19-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was supported by 19 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Edwards had 5 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 18 rebounds.
The Thunder hit the break winning 57-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 50 boards, while Oklahoma City only had 37
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Portland looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Charlotte.