The Oklahoma City Thunder (13-23) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-20) at Target Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 5, 2022
Oklahoma City Thunder 0, Minnesota Timberwolves 0 (8:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Starting 🖐
Presented by @EnergyTransfer pic.twitter.com/wM6Ra6XQxm – 8:03 PM
Starting 🖐
Presented by @EnergyTransfer pic.twitter.com/wM6Ra6XQxm – 8:03 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Lance Stephenson was born to try to steal the Thunder from the Kyrie Irving return game. – 8:01 PM
Lance Stephenson was born to try to steal the Thunder from the Kyrie Irving return game. – 8:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are AVAILABLE.
Greg Monroe (Not With Team) and McKinley Wright IV (G League Two-Way) are OUT. pic.twitter.com/myugrTL61c – 8:00 PM
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are AVAILABLE.
Greg Monroe (Not With Team) and McKinley Wright IV (G League Two-Way) are OUT. pic.twitter.com/myugrTL61c – 8:00 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
it’s that time.
@D’Angelo Russell x @Karl-Anthony Towns pic.twitter.com/fR6QzWnDe7 – 7:49 PM
it’s that time.
@D’Angelo Russell x @Karl-Anthony Towns pic.twitter.com/fR6QzWnDe7 – 7:49 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New podcast with @J. Kyle Mann on the implications of LeBron at the 5, Monk, Fox-Haliburton fit, the state of the OKC Thunder, Franz Wagner, our Jabari Smith Jr. evaluation, and much more involving some of the NBA’s oldest and youngest teams. I absolutely loved having this convo. – 7:41 PM
New podcast with @J. Kyle Mann on the implications of LeBron at the 5, Monk, Fox-Haliburton fit, the state of the OKC Thunder, Franz Wagner, our Jabari Smith Jr. evaluation, and much more involving some of the NBA’s oldest and youngest teams. I absolutely loved having this convo. – 7:41 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
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#NBAAllStar @Karl-Anthony Towns pic.twitter.com/wcv6FkZWeQ – 7:32 PM
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#NBAAllStar @Karl-Anthony Towns pic.twitter.com/wcv6FkZWeQ – 7:32 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
On May 17, 2011, Dirk Nowitzki set an NBA postseason record for most FTM in a game without a miss, sinking 24 in a 121-112 win over the Thunder.
The only player to match Nowitzki in any game, regular season or postseason, is James Harden (Dec. 3, 2019). pic.twitter.com/gnRxZtbWQr – 7:31 PM
On May 17, 2011, Dirk Nowitzki set an NBA postseason record for most FTM in a game without a miss, sinking 24 in a 121-112 win over the Thunder.
The only player to match Nowitzki in any game, regular season or postseason, is James Harden (Dec. 3, 2019). pic.twitter.com/gnRxZtbWQr – 7:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The TImberwolves starting five is officially back together for the first time since December 15th.
Official starters tonight…
Patrick Beverley
D’Angelo Russell
Anthony Edwards
Jarred Vanderbilt
Karl-Anthony Towns – 7:26 PM
The TImberwolves starting five is officially back together for the first time since December 15th.
Official starters tonight…
Patrick Beverley
D’Angelo Russell
Anthony Edwards
Jarred Vanderbilt
Karl-Anthony Towns – 7:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
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#NBAAllStar @D’Angelo Russell pic.twitter.com/cid94FWYZo – 7:08 PM
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#NBAAllStar @D’Angelo Russell pic.twitter.com/cid94FWYZo – 7:08 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🗣 Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander become THE guy?
🗣 Franz Wagner and the Magic
🗣 Jabari Smith Jr.’s NBA potential
‘The Void’ with @KevinOConoorNBA and @J. Kyle Mann: open.spotify.com/episode/4X6iiR… – 7:02 PM
🗣 Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander become THE guy?
🗣 Franz Wagner and the Magic
🗣 Jabari Smith Jr.’s NBA potential
‘The Void’ with @KevinOConoorNBA and @J. Kyle Mann: open.spotify.com/episode/4X6iiR… – 7:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks over/unders for Wolves-Thunder tonight
Giddey over 6.5 asts
– Had 14 in 3 quarters last game
KAT over 22.5 pts + over 5.0 FT makes
– They’ll double, but still great matchup
SGA under 7.0 made FTs
– Wolves foul a lot, but he averages 5.4 per game (+ 1st game back) – 6:48 PM
My @PrizePicks over/unders for Wolves-Thunder tonight
Giddey over 6.5 asts
– Had 14 in 3 quarters last game
KAT over 22.5 pts + over 5.0 FT makes
– They’ll double, but still great matchup
SGA under 7.0 made FTs
– Wolves foul a lot, but he averages 5.4 per game (+ 1st game back) – 6:48 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Thunder got into Minneapolis yesterday, but Jeremiah Robinson-Earl didn’t fly in until this morning after clearing protocols.
JRE will get the start. – 6:42 PM
The Thunder got into Minneapolis yesterday, but Jeremiah Robinson-Earl didn’t fly in until this morning after clearing protocols.
JRE will get the start. – 6:42 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mike Wilks names the starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – 6:36 PM
Mike Wilks names the starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – 6:36 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch had a cool answer pregame when asked about Josh Giddey:
“He’s fearless for a young player. Got a lot of game to him. He reminds me a little bit of a combination of a little bit of LaMelo and a little bit of Luka. He just has this command of the ball.” – 6:36 PM
Chris Finch had a cool answer pregame when asked about Josh Giddey:
“He’s fearless for a young player. Got a lot of game to him. He reminds me a little bit of a combination of a little bit of LaMelo and a little bit of Luka. He just has this command of the ball.” – 6:36 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
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vote 🐺 to All-Star » https://t.co/tIgkWWRSCn pic.twitter.com/m3o0xHxKhZ – 6:35 PM
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vote 🐺 to All-Star » https://t.co/tIgkWWRSCn pic.twitter.com/m3o0xHxKhZ – 6:35 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Derrick Favors (back soreness) is a game-time decision, per Mike Wilks.
Starters:
– Shai
– Giddey
– Wiggins
– Poku
– Robinson-Earl – 6:34 PM
Derrick Favors (back soreness) is a game-time decision, per Mike Wilks.
Starters:
– Shai
– Giddey
– Wiggins
– Poku
– Robinson-Earl – 6:34 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch sais pregame that both Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are IN tonight against Oklahoma City.
Finch said they both will start and that he will use the sam rotation pattern — DLo out early, in w/ 2nd unit — but that they will probably player shorter shifts. – 6:29 PM
Chris Finch sais pregame that both Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are IN tonight against Oklahoma City.
Finch said they both will start and that he will use the sam rotation pattern — DLo out early, in w/ 2nd unit — but that they will probably player shorter shifts. – 6:29 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Josh Giddey has a little LaMelo and a little Luka in him.
Finch: “They found themselves a really nice player.” – 6:21 PM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Josh Giddey has a little LaMelo and a little Luka in him.
Finch: “They found themselves a really nice player.” – 6:21 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Karl-Anthony Town and D’Angelo Russell will play tonight, Chris Finch said. – 6:16 PM
Karl-Anthony Town and D’Angelo Russell will play tonight, Chris Finch said. – 6:16 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
None of the Thunder’s 10-day guys are here in Minnesota. So no Hopson, Hoard, Edwards or Sarr. – 6:06 PM
None of the Thunder’s 10-day guys are here in Minnesota. So no Hopson, Hoard, Edwards or Sarr. – 6:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Updated Thunder injury report:
Lu Dort (Knee) OUT
Vit Krejci (GL) OUT
Isaiah Roby (H&S) OUT
Derrick Favird (back) questionable
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (H&S) available – 6:05 PM
Updated Thunder injury report:
Lu Dort (Knee) OUT
Vit Krejci (GL) OUT
Isaiah Roby (H&S) OUT
Derrick Favird (back) questionable
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (H&S) available – 6:05 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Dirk Nowitzki is the @Dallas Mavericks all-time leader in:
🥇 GP
🥇 GS
🥇 MIN
🥇 FGM
🥇 FGA
🥇 3PM
🥇 3PA
🥇 FTM
🥇 FTA
🥇 OREB
🥇 DREB
🥇 TREB
🥇 BLK
🥇 PTS
Nowitzki scored almost 1,000 more points (31,560) than the next two closest players in franchise history combined (30,573). pic.twitter.com/fBv1iDVucl – 6:01 PM
Dirk Nowitzki is the @Dallas Mavericks all-time leader in:
🥇 GP
🥇 GS
🥇 MIN
🥇 FGM
🥇 FGA
🥇 3PM
🥇 3PA
🥇 FTM
🥇 FTA
🥇 OREB
🥇 DREB
🥇 TREB
🥇 BLK
🥇 PTS
Nowitzki scored almost 1,000 more points (31,560) than the next two closest players in franchise history combined (30,573). pic.twitter.com/fBv1iDVucl – 6:01 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Wizards availability update before they host Houston tn:
– Neto will return tonight, on a loose min restriction, ~30
– Holiday, Dinwiddie and Hachimura cleared protocols. Unseld is hopeful Holiday and Dinwiddie will be available on this weekend’s road trip. – 6:00 PM
Wizards availability update before they host Houston tn:
– Neto will return tonight, on a loose min restriction, ~30
– Holiday, Dinwiddie and Hachimura cleared protocols. Unseld is hopeful Holiday and Dinwiddie will be available on this weekend’s road trip. – 6:00 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Two officials again tonight for the Thunder. Third time that’s happened in the last week.
Tom Washington is in health and safety protocols. Ed Malloy and Brent Haskill will officiate. – 5:50 PM
Two officials again tonight for the Thunder. Third time that’s happened in the last week.
Tom Washington is in health and safety protocols. Ed Malloy and Brent Haskill will officiate. – 5:50 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder center Isaiah Roby has been added to health and safety protocols. – 5:40 PM
Thunder center Isaiah Roby has been added to health and safety protocols. – 5:40 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Some flex scheduling: NBA TV now televising the Warriors-Cavs game on Sunday instead of the Timberwolves-Rockets game – 5:39 PM
Some flex scheduling: NBA TV now televising the Warriors-Cavs game on Sunday instead of the Timberwolves-Rockets game – 5:39 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Mike Wilks will again coach the Thunder tonight. His fifth game as acting head coach. – 5:24 PM
Mike Wilks will again coach the Thunder tonight. His fifth game as acting head coach. – 5:24 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Catch up on the latest episode of Onward presented by @Verizon.
Episode 5: Back-to-Back Buzzer Beaters ▶️ – 4:30 PM
Catch up on the latest episode of Onward presented by @Verizon.
Episode 5: Back-to-Back Buzzer Beaters ▶️ – 4:30 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Wiesy F. Baby and the F is for Flamethrower 🔥
Joe came in off the bench firing last night! He had 13 PTS, 63% FG and 3 3PM in just 12 min 🥵
@JWieskamp21 | @austin_spurs | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/bfACbQax9b – 3:53 PM
Wiesy F. Baby and the F is for Flamethrower 🔥
Joe came in off the bench firing last night! He had 13 PTS, 63% FG and 3 3PM in just 12 min 🥵
@JWieskamp21 | @austin_spurs | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/bfACbQax9b – 3:53 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, after doing some looking, I’ve identified six wings that I think fit in Denver’s playoff rotation. These players may or may not be available at the deadline, but here are the names:
-Justin Holiday
-Torrey Craig
-Kenrich Williams
-Alec Burks
-Reggie Bullock
-Josh Richardson – 3:48 PM
So, after doing some looking, I’ve identified six wings that I think fit in Denver’s playoff rotation. These players may or may not be available at the deadline, but here are the names:
-Justin Holiday
-Torrey Craig
-Kenrich Williams
-Alec Burks
-Reggie Bullock
-Josh Richardson – 3:48 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
The Thunder hits the road to kick off a mini-series against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a two-day break between games.
@OUHealth Game Day Report
📝 | https://t.co/RMNqooEDlW pic.twitter.com/ja1c4TZ56J – 3:15 PM
The Thunder hits the road to kick off a mini-series against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a two-day break between games.
@OUHealth Game Day Report
📝 | https://t.co/RMNqooEDlW pic.twitter.com/ja1c4TZ56J – 3:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
With Jeremiah Robinson-Earl returning, every Thunder player is now out of Covid protocols. – 2:51 PM
With Jeremiah Robinson-Earl returning, every Thunder player is now out of Covid protocols. – 2:51 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Herb Roasted Chicken
Blackened Yams, Charred Cauliflower, Chili Crunch
Harissa Cream Sauce, Shrimp, Penne
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
@BellecourBakery Dessert – 2:42 PM
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Herb Roasted Chicken
Blackened Yams, Charred Cauliflower, Chili Crunch
Harissa Cream Sauce, Shrimp, Penne
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
@BellecourBakery Dessert – 2:42 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (health and safety protocols) has been upgraded to available for tonight. – 2:38 PM
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (health and safety protocols) has been upgraded to available for tonight. – 2:38 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards have 4 of their next 5 games (vs HOU, at ORL, vs OKC vs ORL) against bottom 5 teams in the NBA. Have to take care of business and go minimum 4-1 over the next week to get to at least 23-19 before tougher opponents follow. – 2:12 PM
Wizards have 4 of their next 5 games (vs HOU, at ORL, vs OKC vs ORL) against bottom 5 teams in the NBA. Have to take care of business and go minimum 4-1 over the next week to get to at least 23-19 before tougher opponents follow. – 2:12 PM