Naz Reid had 27 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves in a 116-101 victory over Oklahoma City that stopped the Thunder’s seven-game winning streak. Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels added 21 points to propel the Wolves into the All-Star break with an inspired performance against the West-leading Thunder behind a small-ball strategy necessitated by the absence of their starting frontcourt.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends during a Feb. 24, 2025 game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Naz Reid had 27 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves in a 116-101 victory over Oklahoma City that stopped the Thunder's seven-game winning streak. Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels added 21 points to propel the Wolves into the All-Star break with an inspired performance against the West-leading Thunder behind a small-ball strategy necessitated by the absence of their starting frontcourt.
With the Thunder focusing on keeping Anthony Edwards at bay, expect Jaden McDaniels to go off for Minnesota. While without Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had to look for new sources of offensive creation.
Wolves 131, Thunder 128 SGA – 39 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists JDub – 27 points, 6 assists Wiggins – 19 points, 7 rebounds Edwards – 17
McDaniels contributed 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 130-123 loss to the Thunder.
Jaden McDaniels was an offensive liability two months into the season. He played 29.6 minutes per night in his first 30 games and averaged 9.6 points on
The Oklahoma City Thunder were given a harsh lesson about persistence in their latest game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who came back from a 24
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning 25-point comeback to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime.