Thunder vs Timberwolves

The OKC Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their home opener hoping to finally notch a victory but the oddsmakers aren't favoring the home team.

EST (4:00 CT) from the Paycom Center, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When the Thunder came out after the break they upped their defensive intensity winning the frame 35 to 22 but weren’t able to maintain the pressure in the fourth losing the match 108-115. The lone team that isn’t considered a playoff contender in their next seven matches is the Magic. [Jalen Williams](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willija06.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) as noted below is expected to be out until November after taking an errant Jaden McDaniels elbow to the face resulting in a broken orbital bone. SGA and Giddey were the offensive threats as well on Wednesday with Shai scoring 32 points and Giddey delivering a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. [Josh Giddey](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/giddejo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilgesh01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) Although the OKC Thunder are winless in this new campaign they’ve been in both games. Per usual the game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Oklahoma or NBA League Pass. Rudy Gobert faced his former squad next with the Wolves losing in overtime to the Jazz. [OKC Thunder](https://thunderousintentions.com/) will play their third game of the season tonight. The latest odds from Odds Shark have Minnesota listed as 7.5-point favorites with an over/under mark of 225.5 points. The opponent is the Minnesota Timberwolves who they opened the season against on Wednesday.

Integrating 7-footer Rudy Gobert into a lineup that already included 6-foot-11 Karl-Anthony Towns alongside perimeter standouts D'Angelo Russell and Anthony ...

For the second time in their first three games, the Oklahoma City Thunder will match up with the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. It will be the home opener ...

You can also [meet the team](https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/si-thunder-meet-the-team) behind the coverage. For the second time in their first three games, the Oklahoma City Thunder will match up with the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. In Wednesday’s contest between these two teams, Oklahoma City actually won rebounding battle (64-62) which is something that the Timberwolves will look to adjust tonight.

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Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball game on October 23, 2022.

[Jalen Williams](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4593803/jalen-williams) sat out with a right orbital bone fracture. Oklahoma City's [Mike Muscala](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490089/mike-muscala) made two free throws, then he made a long 2-pointer to cut the Thunder deficit to a point. [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278073/shai-gilgeous-alexander) sat out with a left hip contusion. ... Second-year G [Tre Mann](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4432819/tre-mann) got the start and scored 10 points on 5-for-12 shooting. Guard [Josh Giddey](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4871145/josh-giddey) left the game with a sprained ankle and did not play in the fourth quarter. ... F [Eugene Omoruyi](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066410/eugene-omoruyi), a two-way player, scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter. Gobert had 15 points and 15 rebounds, while [Karl-Anthony Towns](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136195/karl-anthony-towns) — the team's other 7-footer — added 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists. ... Shot 65.2% in the first quarter to take a 31-18 lead. Minnesota closed the quarter on a 7-0 run to take an 82-74 edge into the fourth. In the quick rematch, Edwards scored 18 points in the first half to help Minnesota lead 53-44 at the break. [Anthony Edwards](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4594268/anthony-edwards) scored 30 points, and the Timberwolves beat the [Oklahoma City Thunder](http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder) 116-106 on Sunday night. The Thunder made just 9 of 41 3-pointers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will match up with the Thunder in the third game of their season. Here's what you need to know about the game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will return to action Monday evening at 8:00 pm ET as they host the San Antonio Spurs. They’ll be visiting a Thunder squad that has yet to pick up their first win. The over/under for the matchup is 225.5. The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have Minnesota as -8 point favorites against the spread. Can they make it six wins in a row on Sunday night? The Timberwolves staved off a Thunder comeback in game one to earn their first victory of the season, but were unable to do the same on Friday night against a gritty Utah Jazz squad.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat out with a left hip contusion. He had averaged 30 points in his first two games. The Timberwolves beat the Thunder 115 ...

... Shot 65.2% in the first quarter to take a 31-18 lead. ... Made 5 of 23 3-pointers in the first half. ... F Eugene Omoruyi, a two-way player, scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter. In the quick rematch, Edwards scored 18 points in the first half to help Minnesota lead 53-44 at the break. Minnesota closed the quarter on a 7-0 run to take an 82-74 edge into the fourth. Oklahoma City trimmed its deficit to 75-70 in the third quarter when Jaden McDaniels was called for a flagrant foul after a review. ... Made their first six shots, all from inside the 3-point line. Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, and the Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-106 on Sunday night. The Thunder made just 9 of 41 3-pointers. ''Something we preach to each other is, it's a 48-minute game,'' Robinson-Earl said. Guard Josh Giddey left the game with a sprained ankle and did not play in the fourth quarter. ''The first unit, it's still a work in progress, but it's better,'' Minnesota coach Chris Finch said.