Key Takeaways:
- Minnesota Timberwolves matched their season best with 22 three-pointers on Thursday night
- Anthony Edwards led with 26 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 21 points, hitting all five of his three-point attempts
- Oklahoma City Thunder have now dropped three of their past four outings
Three-Point Masterclass Paces Minnesota to Victory
The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered an impressive shooting display as they eased past the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing a 123-111 victory on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Minnesota equalled their season-high tally with 22 successful three-pointers, shooting at a 46.8 percent clip (22 of 47) from beyond the arc. This total was also the second-highest number of threes allowed by the Thunder this season.
STACKING WINS. pic.twitter.com/17Xb8T0rIZ
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 30, 2026
Player Highlights and Game Flow
Anthony Edwards topped the scoresheet for the Timberwolves with 26 points, 12 of which he produced in the opening quarter. Jaden McDaniels provided a valuable contribution, finishing with 21 points and converting all five of his three-point attempts. Off the bench, Naz Reid chipped in 18 points, impressively sinking four shots from long range.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander notched a game-high 30 points. Chet Holmgren contributed 15 points, while centre Isaiah Hartenstein registered 11 points on his return following a 16-game spell sidelined by a calf injury. Despite Hartenstein’s comeback, Minnesota controlled the boards, outrebounding Oklahoma City by 46 to 36.
Turnovers and Momentum Shifts
The Timberwolves capitalised on errors from the Thunder, converting 16 Oklahoma City turnovers into 30 points. Minnesota themselves were not immune to mistakes, committing 20 turnovers during the contest, which allowed the Thunder to narrow the deficit to 13 points at 105-92 after a sequence of careless plays. However, Donte DiVincenzo’s three-pointer curbed that charge, and both sides emptied their benches as the game drew to a close.
| Top Performers | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards (MIN) | 26 | 5 | 5 |
| Jaden McDaniels (MIN) | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Naz Reid (MIN) | 18 | 2 | 7 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | 30 | 8 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren (OKC) | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC) | 11 | 2 | 5 |
Additional Notes and Schedule
Minnesota was forced to adjust without veteran point guard Mike Conley, with Bones Hyland playing an extended role and supplying nine points across 23 minutes. Before the match, Timberwolves players donned black T-shirts emblazoned with “STAND FOR MINNESOTA” during warmups, marking their response to recent fatal shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
Following this fixture, Oklahoma City will travel to Denver for a game on Sunday, while the Timberwolves are set for a visit to Memphis on Saturday.
