nba Game Recap
Recap - Timberwolves Defeat Oklahoma City 138-101
Oklahoma City was run off the court by the Timberwolves on Friday as Minnesota blasted the Thunder 138-101 at Paycom Center.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 230.5.
Naz Reid had 20 points for Minnesota and Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 20 points. Patrick Beverley had 8 assists for the Timberwolves, while Jarred Vanderbilt was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Thunder got a 33-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was supported by 21 points from Isaiah Roby. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 7 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Isaiah Roby grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 77-60 at the break.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-39.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Portland looking for another win. For Oklahoma City, they head home to face Utah.