Thunder vs. Timberwolves regular season matchup recap, stats, playoff ratings

The 2024–25 regular-season series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves was evenly split at 2–2, setting the stage for an exciting Western Conference Finals matchup. The series featured standout performances from both teams. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a 40-point game on December 31, 2024, contributing to Oklahoma City's 113–105 victory. In the final meeting on February 24, 2025, the Timberwolves overcame a 16-point deficit to win 131–128 in overtime, with Jaden McDaniels scoring 27 points and Anthony Edwards making a crucial defensive stop in the closing seconds.

Dec. 31, 2024 — Thunder 113, Timberwolves 105

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Thunder to their seventh straight win, rallying past the Timberwolves after trailing at halftime. OKC used a dominant third quarter — outscoring Minnesota 43-23 — to flip a 12-point deficit into a double-digit lead.

Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Lu Dort and Jalen Williams each scored 14. Anthony Edwards paced the Timberwolves with 20 points, and Naz Reid added 19.

Key Moment:

Down 65-53 early in the third, OKC erupted on a 36-10 run, fueled by Gilgeous-Alexander’s 19 points in the quarter.

Key Stat:

The Thunder forced 24 turnovers — 16 via steals — most coming in the second half to fuel their comeback.

Feb. 13, 2025 — Timberwolves 116, Thunder 101

Naz Reid led the way with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists as a depleted Timberwolves squad snapped Oklahoma City’s seven-game win streak heading into the All-Star break. Anthony Edwards added 23 points, and Jaden McDaniels scored 21 as Minnesota (31-25) leaned on small-ball to take down the West-leading Thunder (44-10).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds but shot just 2-of-13 in the first half. His 25-point scoring streak ended at 22 games.

Key Moment:

Edwards brought the crowd to its feet with a highlight-reel dunk over Chet Holmgren in the first quarter, energizing the Timberwolves early.

Key Stat:

Minnesota outscored OKC by 15 despite missing four of its top eight scorers, showing depth and resilience.

Feb. 23, 2025 — Thunder 130, Timberwolves 123

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.

Despite trailing by 19 in the second quarter, Minnesota (31-27) battled back with a 25-4 run but couldn’t hold off OKC down the stretch. Gilgeous-Alexander sparked an 18-4 Thunder run late in the fourth after Minnesota briefly took the lead.

Key Moment:

With OKC trailing 110-105, SGA re-entered and led a decisive 18-4 run, flipping the game in just over five minutes.

Key Stat:

Minnesota missed 11 of its first 12 three-point attempts, while OKC hit 19-of-35 from deep — a season-high mark.

Feb. 24, 2025 — Timberwolves 131, Thunder 128 (OT)

The Timberwolves pulled off a historic comeback, rallying from 25 points down to stun the Thunder in overtime. Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, and Anthony Edwards delivered a clutch block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s go-ahead layup attempt in the final seconds.

Naz Reid had 22 points and 11 boards, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in 21. Edwards added 17 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists despite limited fourth-quarter minutes.

SGA led the Thunder (46-11) with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, but his late heroics came up short. OKC, which led by 22 entering the fourth, was outscored 41-19 in the final period.

Key Moment:

McDaniels tied the game with a three-point play at the end of regulation, sending it to overtime where Minnesota completed the comeback.

Key Stat:

Minnesota became the first team in NBA history to win a road game after trailing by 20+ entering the fourth quarter against a team with a .800+ winning percentage.

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