OKC Thunder loses their third game of the season!
Minnesota is the third NBA team to defeat the Oklahoma franchise, which now has a record of 25-3.
Minnesota Timberwolves found a way to halt the best team in the league and secure a significant victory against Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 112-107, handing them only their third loss of the season. The result adjusts OKC's record to 25-3 and makes the legendary 73-9 record of the Warriors seem a bit more distant again.
The main protagonist was Anthony Edwards, who returned after missing three games due to injury and took charge in the crucial moments. The shooting guard finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, sealing his performance with the three-pointer that gave the definitive lead with 38.5 seconds left, a play that tipped the game in favor of Minnesota.
The Thunder, reigning NBA champions, once again relied on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who contributed 35 points and seven assists, but it wasn't enough to avoid a loss that comes in a less dominant stretch, with two defeats in their last three games after opening the season with an impressive 24-1 record.
On the home side, Julius Randle added 19 points, although he had a very erratic shooting night (3 of 15 from the field). Nevertheless, his presence was crucial in the closing stages, as a missed free throw with 53 seconds remaining allowed the Wolves to hold onto a slim lead and set up the deciding play for Edwards. Anthony himself rounded off his final impact with a defensive rebound and a steal from Gilgeous-Alexander on the ensuing possession.
The teamwork of all Minnesota players
The collective support was also decisive. Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid each scored 15 points, while Rudy Gobert dominated the paint with 14 rebounds for a Wolves team that improves its record to 18-10. The victory had a special flavor after losing to OKC in five games in the Western Conference finals last spring.
The atmosphere at the Target Center was electric, fueled by a national broadcast, the beginning of the holiday season, and the visit of the champion. The tension even spread to the bench, with the ejection of coach Chris Finch midway through the first quarter after vehemently protesting several referee decisions, prompting assistants and security personnel to restrain him.
The game was marked by a lack of accuracy. In the first half, the Wolves shot 34% from the field and the Thunder shot 39%. Minnesota also struggled from the free-throw line all night, making 33 of 47 free throws, their highest number of attempts this season, but enough to secure a victory that boosts their confidence and confirms Edwards as a leader in crucial moments.
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