NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander Powers Oklahoma City Thunder's 130-123 Win Over Minnesota Timberwolves

ꦛShai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals to help the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 in the NBA on Monday (February 24, 2025) to open a home-and-home set. The teams will play again on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Chet Holmgren added 19 points for the Thunder, who shot a season-best 54% (19 for 35) from 3-point range. Gilgeous-Alexander re-entered the game with eight minutes left and sparked an 18-4 spurt over the next 5:16 after his cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, hit a 3-pointer that put the Timberwolves up 110-105.

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Updated on: 25 February 2025 12:32 pm

NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

ﷺNBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

👍Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Jaden McDaniels

🐓NBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels falls on Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) falls on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, bottom, during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

𝄹NBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker shoots | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

𒊎Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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𝕴NBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr., right, goes up to shoot | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

꧅Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr., right, goes up to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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💎NBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr., right, looks to shoot | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

ღMinnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr., right, looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Naz Reid

ꦇNBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks to shoot | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

𓄧Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Isaiah Joe

▨NBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Thunder guard Isaiah Joe, front right, grabs a rebound | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

🌞Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe, front right, grabs a rebound over Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Kenrich Williams

🌸NBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Thunder forward Kenrich Williams looks to shoot | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

🎀Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) looks to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oklahoma City.

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ꦆNBA 2024-25, Timberwolves vs Thunder: Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) looks for an opening | Photo: AP/Kyle Phillips

🌄Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) looks for an opening past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.