The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with the score 115-113 on Sunday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The Timberwolves played an excellent game, they shot 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from beyond the arc, and 83 percent from the Free Throw Line. Russell Westbrook played an amazing game with 31 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds but it was not enough to defeat Minnesota.
Steven Adams very active on the floor
Despite the loss, Steven Adams showcased a solid all-around performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He contributed 17 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks in 34 minutes of gameplay while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. Steven Adams is a great fit for the Oklahoma City Thunder, with him being surrounded by four shooters, he will have lots of room to operate in the paint.
Carmelo scores 23 points
Carmelo Anthony had a great offensive game last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Carmelo contributed 23 points, two rebounds, three steals and two assists in 37 minutes of gameplay. He shot 47 percent from the field, 29 percent from beyond the arc, and he made all three of his free throw attempts. Carmelo hit a huge three in the final seconds of the game to give the Oklahoma a one-point lead, but seconds after, Andrew Wiggins made a very deep three-pointer at the buzzer to seal the game for the Timberwolves.
Jeff Teague does a bit of everything
Jeff Teague was everywhere on the floor last night for the Minnesota Timberwolves.He played an amazing game both on the defensive and offensive end of the floor. He contributed 19 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. Teague shot 50 percent from the field and he made all eight of his free throw attempts.
Jeff Teague has been very good for the Minnesota Timberwolves, he not only gives them a scoring punch but also a much needed defensive presence on the perimeter.
Andrew Wiggins hits the game winner
Andrew Wiggins came up big against the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially down the stretch. He contributed 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 39 minutes of gameplay.
He went 10-of-20 from the field, 2-of-7 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-8 from the free throw line. Wiggins hit a big three from way downtown seconds after Carmelo gave the Thunder a one-point lead. He has grown into an amazing offensive player and this season he now has the confidence in taking last second shots.