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Clemente Almanza

PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 135-128 win over the Timberwolves

Matt Krohn Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder Minnesota Minneapolis Target Center United States Timberwolves Thunder Shai GilgeousAlexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to outscore the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in a high-scoring affair, 135-128.

The Timberwolves were without Karl-Anthony Towns and — eventually — Rudy Gobert as the latter was ejected for a flagrant two.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with another great performance as he scored 33 points on 10-of-17 shooting, six assists and three steals. Gilgeous-Alexander was also a perfect 12-of-12 from the free-throw line.

The referees were also a bit trigger-happy as they handed out seven technical fouls this game — five to the Timberwolves and three to the Thunder.

Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s seven-point win against the Timberwolves.

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) get into a scrum during the second quarter at Target Center. Gobert was ejected after receiving a fragrant two foul. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) passes the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) passes the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the net against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) reacts after a basket by guard Jaylen Nowell’s (4) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) reacts after being called for an offensive foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after drawing a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (6) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

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