The Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up their in-season tournament group play with a 106-103 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The loss concludes OKC’s in-season tournament record to 1-3.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting. He missed on a potential game-tying 3-pointer on the final possession. In his first NBA game in his home state, Chet Holmgren had 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. Towns had 13 points and 10 rebounds; Gobert had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks.
Anthony Edwards had 21 points before leaving the game in the third quarter due to a hip injury.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s three-point loss to the Timberwolves.
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) looks to pass against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (1) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) attempts a game trying shot as time expires in the fourth quarter over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Troy Brown Jr. (23) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Troy Brown Jr. (23) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) celebrates with guard TroyBrown Jr. (23) after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) attempts to block the shot in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Troy Brown Jr. (23) passes from under the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoes during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoes in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) passes around Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) jumps up into Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after landing on the floor against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after landing on the floor against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) backs toward the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the.first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) grabs a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves dancer performs during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Center at tip off between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Center before a in season tournament game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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