The Oklahoma City Thunder were stunned by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling overtime game, with Anthony Edwards making a crucial block to seal their 131-128 win. The Timberwolves trailed by 24 points at one point but mounted a late comeback, thanks in part to a 15-0 run in regulation that tied the game.
Edwards led the charge with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists, while Jaden McDaniels added 27 points and 10 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a monster performance for the Thunder, but came up just short, finishing with 39 points and eight assists.
The Timberwolves’ victory marked their second straight win over the Thunder, and improved their record to 32-27. Despite the loss, the Thunder remain one of the top teams in the league, with Gilgeous-Alexander playing at an MVP-caliber level.
Coach Chris Finch was frustrated with his team’s performance, citing the Thunder’s aggressive foul strategy and the difficulty of defending Gilgeous-Alexander. However, the Timberwolves’ victory showed that they can hold their own against top teams in the league.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-stuffs-shai-gilgeous-alexander-to-complete-24-point-comeback-stun-thunder-in-ot-045029514.html