Third-quarter doldrums plagued the Timberwolves in their first two games of the season. Both Oklahoma City and Utah outscored the Wolves by double digits after halftime.
In the rematch with the Thunder on Sunday, the Wolves allowed Oklahoma City to cut what was once an 18-point lead down to three, but they regrouped in time — thanks to an unusual looking lineup — for a 116-106 road victory.
The Wolves (2-1) led 82-74 headed into the fourth quarter when coach Chris Finch turned to a lineup that featured only one starter — Anthony Edwards, Jordan McLaughlin, Taurean Prince, Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid.
