McDaniels scores 27 points as Minnesota Timberwolves beat Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128

The 2024/25 NBA regular season had another battle. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who went on the road, relied on points scored by McDaniels, Naz Reid and Alexander Walker to finally defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128.

After the first quarter, both sides exchanged blows both offensively and defensively, and Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder take the lead. Afterwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves continued to organize attacks to fight back, but still fell behind the Oklahoma City Thunder 28-32.

In the second quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued to attack with high efficiency and established a double-digit lead. Although the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were lagging behind, tried to catch up with some points, the Oklahoma City Thunder still maintained a good start with a score of 64 to 45.

Entering the third quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder immediately launched a series of strong offensives to expand their lead. Afterwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who had regained their form, scored some points through good tacit understanding, but continued to lag behind the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 86 to 102.

In the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves suddenly turned on the fighting mode, and in the intense atmosphere, the game became suspenseful with the 11 points contributed by Terrence Shannon Jr. In overtime, the Oklahoma City Thunder tried to catch up in a stalemate, but the Minnesota Timberwolves successfully seized the opportunity.

In the end, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 on the road.

According to the data, McDaniels contributed 27 points and 4 assists in this game, Naz Reid scored 22 points and 3 assists, and Alexander Walker contributed 21 points and 3 assists for the Minnesota Timberwolves.