OKC Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 4 preview: injury report, where to watch, and odds

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault on how the team handled regrouping after Game 3:

“They were great today. They always are. We do a great job of not overreacting to the emotion of the outcome. We want to learn from it but keep good spirits.”

Daigneault on whether Game 3 was an anomaly:

“No, I wouldn’t say that. Every game is different. Minnesota outplayed us thoroughly and deserved to win. We need to learn from it and move into Game 4.”

Game Info/Where to Watch

May 26, 2025, 7:30

Target Center, Minneapolis

Watch: ESPN, ESPN2

Insight Cast on ESPN2, featuring Ryan Ruocco, Tim Legler and Kirk Goldsberry.

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Full Injury Report:

Oklahoma City Thunder

Topic, Nikola Out Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Surgery

Schedule

1. Game 4: Thunder vs. Timberwolves; Mon., May 26 (7:30, ESPN)
2. Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Wed., May 28 (7:30, ESPN)*
3. Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves; Fri., May 30 (7:30, ESPN)*
4. Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Sun., June 1 (7, ESPN)*

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Last Game

Anthony Edwards erupted for 30 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in just three quarters, leading the Timberwolves to a dominant 143-101 Game 3 win on Saturday that cut the Thunder’s series lead to 2-1.

“Just ultimate pressure on the ball—and shoot it as much as I can,” Edwards said.

Julius Randle bounced back with 24 points, and rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. chipped in 15 in 13 minutes off the bench as Minnesota cracked the league’s top-ranked defense after two rough losses on the road.

“Their force on that end was better than our physicality,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault admitted.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, scoring just 14 points on 4-of-13 shooting with four turnovers before exiting down 38 late in the third. “They blitzed us early, and we never recovered,” he said.

The Thunder, red-hot in Games 1 and 2, shot just 12-of-40 in the first half. The crowd booed Gilgeous-Alexander on every touch, even chanting “Free throw merchant!” during his trips to the line.

Edwards, who had been cold from deep, went 5-of-8 from three and torched Oklahoma City’s pressure with hustle plays and highlight dunks. Randle reclaimed his rhythm with confident fadeaways. Minnesota, who had been outscored 69-37 in the third across Games 1 and 2, flipped the script this time—punctuated by Edwards’ dazzling reverse layup for a 79-52 lead.

Odds

The Thunder are listed as 3-point favorites via FanDuel over/under 218.5