First quarter report
Only three quarters remain between the Thunder and the victory they should achieve tonight. They quickly built a lead of 40:35 against the Timberwolves.
The Thunder entered the game with added motivation after suffering a loss the last time these two teams met. We'll see if they can flip the script or if it'll just stay more of the same.
who plays
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Current records: Minnesota 22-6, Oklahoma City 18-9
Here's how to watch
- When: Tuesday, December 26, 2023, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: Bally Sports – North
- Consequences: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket price: $17.00
What you should know
The Timberwolves are 9-1 against the Thunder since January 2022 and have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves will close out 2023 with a road trip, taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Thunder are the favorites, but since the odds didn't stop the Timberwolves in their last game, the team may have another surprise up its sleeve.
Normally the Kings have all the answers at home, but on Saturday the Timberwolves proved too difficult a challenge. They defeated the Kings by a score of 110-98. With this win, the Timberwolves made it two wins in a row.
The Timberwolves' victory was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable points came from Anthony Edwards, who posted a double-double with 34 points and ten assists. Rudy Gobert made another important contribution, recording a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds.
After a string of three wins, the Thunder's luck finally ended on Saturday. They lost 129:120 against Los Angeles. The Thunder failed to live up to their potential and fell short of the advantage the oddsmakers had given them at the start of the game.
The losing side was bolstered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 34 points along with seven assists and five rebounds. The matchup was his third straight with at least 30 points. Another player who made a difference was Jalen Williams, who scored 28 points and six rebounds.
Minnesota has been performing well of late, winning 11 of its last 13 games, a nice improvement on its 22-6 record this season. Oklahoma City's loss ended a five-game home winning streak and resulted in a record of 18-9.
Tuesday's game is shaping up to be a shooting masterclass: The Timberwolves simply can't miss this season, having made 48.7% of their shots per game (they rank fifth overall in field goal percentage per game). ). However, it's not as if the Thunder (currently third in field goal percentage per game) are struggling in that regard, as they've made 49.3% of their shots per game this season. Given these competing strengths, it will be interesting to see how their clash unfolds.
The Timberwolves won 106-103 in a thrilling matchup against the Thunder in November. The rematch could be a little more difficult for the Timberwolves as the team will not have home field advantage this time. We'll see if the change of venue makes a difference.
opportunities
According to the latest NBA odds, Oklahoma City is the 3-point favorite against Minnesota.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the starting position, as the game began with the Thunder as 4-point favorites.
The over/under is set at 228 points.
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Series story
Minnesota has won 9 of its last 10 games against Oklahoma City.
- November 28, 2023 – Minnesota 106 vs. Oklahoma City 103
- April 14, 2023 – Minnesota 120 vs. Oklahoma City 95
- December 16, 2022 – Minnesota 112 vs. Oklahoma City 110
- December 3, 2022 – Oklahoma City 135 vs. Minnesota 128
- Oct. 23, 2022 – Minnesota 116 vs. Oklahoma City 106
- Oct. 19, 2022 – Minnesota 115 vs. Oklahoma City 108
- March 9, 2022 – Minnesota 132 vs. Oklahoma City 102
- March 4, 2022 – Minnesota 138 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- January 7, 2022 – Minnesota 135 vs. Oklahoma City 105
- January 5, 2022 – Minnesota 98 vs. Oklahoma City 90