The Timberwolves, the leader of the West, take on the third-ranked Thunder.
At the beginning of the game, the two sides were evenly matched in the opening stage, the score was alternately leading, the two teams were three points against each other, and the Thunder firepower was more fierce to occupy the initiative on the court. In the first quarter, the Thunder scored 40 points on 14-of-20 shooting in a single quarter and 5-of-9 three-pointers, setting a season-high for the team in the first quarter (previously 39 points). The Timberwolves tried to catch up with free throws, and the Thunder played 8-1 to take a double-digit advantage at one point, and the Thunder led by six points at halftime 66-60.
Yibian fought again, the two sides fought fiercely around the difference of about 10 points, the Timberwolves continued to hit the basket and frequently scored, Alexander scored 14 points in 7 of 7 in a single quarter to help the team maintain the advantage, and the Thunder extended the advantage to more than 20 points with a wave of 17-5 in the final quarter, and the Timberwolves were powerless to return. In the end, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves and passed the home game.
In this game, Thunder star Alexander performed efficiently and comprehensively, playing 33 minutes with 14 of 19 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 6 of 7 free throws, a game-high 34 points, plus 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, plus or minus +16.
In the third quarter, Alexander scored 14 points on 7-of-7 shooting.
Holmgren played 28 minutes and 51 seconds, shooting 8-of-13 from the field, 3-of-6 from three-point range and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line to finish with 20 points, four rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
Thunder forward Jalen Williams was efficient, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 4-of-6 from three-point range to finish with 21 points, 3 assists and 2 blocks with a plus/minus of +12.
Timberwolves star Edwards played 34 minutes, shooting 7-of-16 from the field, 2-of-5 from three-point range and 9-of-13 from the free-throw line to finish with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal.
The veteran Conley played well, but it was difficult to save the master. He played 25 minutes, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 5-of-7 from three-point range, scoring 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals with no turnovers and a plus/minus of -10.
Stats: Thunder: Alexander 34 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals, Holmgren 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Jalen Williams 21 points, 3 assists and 2 blocks, Keady 10 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists, Dort 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks, Kenway 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Isaiah Joe 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Wiggins 3 points and 5 rebounds, Micic 2 points, 4 assists and 2 steals, Carson Wallace 5 points and 2 steals.
Timberwolves: Edwards 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, McDaniels 8 points, Gobert 10 points and 5 rebounds, Towns 16 points and 6 rebounds, Conley 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, Miller 7 points, Lee Kyle 7 points, Naz Reed 6 points and 7 rebounds, McLaughlin 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, Walker 8 points and 3 assists.