Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesClemente Almanza, OKC Thunder WireThu, November 27, 2025 at 6:10 AM UTC·1 min readThe Oklahoma City Thunder were on the right side of a thriller in their 113-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. It was part of the 2025 NBA Cup West Group A group play.
Battling an illness, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped an efficient 40 points. Chet Holmgren stepped up with 12 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein had 15 points and seven rebounds.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMeanwhile, Anthony Edwards lived up to the primetime matchup. He had a hot 31 points and went 5-of-10 from the outside. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 18 points. Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels each had 10 points.
Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's eight-point win over the Timberwolves:
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) gestures to his team during a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles during a break in play while the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots free throws during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) goes to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) jump for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high fives Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault yells to his team during a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; 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 half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault yells to his team during a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) dunks as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) fights for control of the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after a call against him after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) react as a rebound comes down during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) passes after falling to the floor during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A general view of Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Cup Game court during the first quarter of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) moves the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) moves around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) screams during introductions before the start of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during introductions before the start of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesThis article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder's 113-105 win over Timberwolves
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