Preview 80 of 82: Thunder @ Timberwolves
Time: 2:30 PM CST
TV: ABC
Game Notes: Thunder / T-Wolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder (46-33) are looking for their third straight win this afternoon in Minnesota, taking on the Timberwolves (36-43) for the fourth and final time this season. Minnesota holds a 3-0 lead in the season series, but has little to play for (but pride) after being eliminated from playoff contention. The Thunder enter as the 7-seed in the Western Conference — a half game up on the 8-seed Spurs, and a half game behind the 6-seed Clippers.
Tip-off is at 2:30 PM CST and will be nationally televised on ABC. The Thunder are 6.5-point road favorites according to Odds Shark.
Injury Report
Thunder
- Andre Roberson: Out — Knee
T-Wolves
- Derrick Rose: Out — Elbow
- Jeff Teague: Out — Foot
- Robert Covington: Out — Knee
- Luol Deng: Out – Achilles
- Taj Gibson: Out — Calf
Probable Starters
T-Wolves: Tyus Jones, Josh Okogie, Andrew Wiggins, Dario Saric, Karl-Anthony Towns
Stats
Advanced
| Team | ORTG | DRTG | NET RTG | PACE | PIE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 109.7 | 106.4 | 3.3 | 103.33 | 50.5 |
| MIL | 113.6 | 104.8 | 8.8 | 103.52 | 55.5 |
Four Factors
| Team | EFG | FTA% | TO% | OREB% | OP EFG | OP FTA | OP TO | OP OREB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 51.3 | 0.268 | 13.4 | 29.9 | 52.3 | 0.272 | 16.1 | 26.2 |
| MIL | 55.0 | 0.255 | 13.3 | 25.0 | 50.2 | 0.222 | 12.8 | 24.4 |
Previous Results
MIN leads season series 3-0