The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up one of their most impressive wins of the season when they blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves, 129-106, on Tuesday.
In a matchup of top tier teams in the Western Conference, OKC was the better team on both ends of the floor. It forced Minnesota to play its brand of basketball.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 34 points on 19 shots. Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Lu Dort each scored 20-plus points. The Thunder had a season-high 35 assists and shot 61% from the field.
Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert were limited to 26 combined points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 23-point win over the Timberwolves.
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket beside Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrate after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) smiles as he runs down the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) and forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) hangs on the rim after dunking against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) drives between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) and guard Shake Milton (18) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) an dOklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) looses control of the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; The Oklahoma City Thunder mascot, Rumble the Bison cheers with a fan’s child during a time out against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; 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
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a three point basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to an official call during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; 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
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An Oklahoma City Thunder fan holds a sign saying Santa Gave Minnesota Coal during a time out against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Luguentz Dort (5) after Luguentz Dort made a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Vasilije Micic (29) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) moves to block during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) gestures after an officials call during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7), Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and center Rudy Gobert (27) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) moves around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An inflatable Oklahoma City Thunder mascot holds a Thunder Win sign after the team defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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