The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 107-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The defeat splits the season series between the top two teams in the Western Conference standings.
After entering the final frame with a four-point lead, OKC was outscored by Minnesota, 34-24, which led to its second consecutive loss.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 37 points and eight assists. Jalen Williams had 20 points before he suffered an ankle injury that forced him to miss the final seconds.
Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards had 27 points. Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Rudy Gobert collected 12 points and 18 rebounds.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s six-point loss to the Timberwolves.
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) moves around Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) on a drive during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves between Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after an officials call on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) passes the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball down the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault smiles as his team plays against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) moves against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder mascot runs a giant flag during a time out against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An Oklahoma City Thunder fan cheers on the team during Minnesota Timberwolves free throws in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gestures to his team on a play agains the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An Oklahoma City Thunder fan holds a sign that says OKC Hearts SGA during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots a three point basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) celebrate after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots a three point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after a play against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works to steal the ball fromMinnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) forces a turn over by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and forward Jalen Williams (8) react to an officials call after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) moves to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after receiving the Kia NBA Rookie of the Month of December trophy before the start of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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