timberwolves vs oklahoma city thunder match player stats
Introduction
Basketball fans love nights when the shots just keep falling. The Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder match on January 29, 2026 was one of those special evenings. Minneapolis played host to this Western Conference showdown. The Target Center was packed with 18,012 excited fans. They wanted to see their Wolves take on a young Thunder squad. What they got was a shooting clinic. Minnesota could not miss from three-point range. They connected on 22 shots from beyond the arc. That is a lot of points without even stepping inside. The Thunder tried to keep up. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did his part with 30 points. But the Wolves had too many weapons. When the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard showed 123 for the home team and 111 for the visitors. Let us dive into all the numbers that made this game special.
Game Summary: Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Match Player Stats
The game started fast and never slowed down. Minnesota came out aggressive in the first quarter. They put up 34 points while holding the Thunder to just 22. That early burst gave them a lead they would never give back. The second quarter was more even. Both teams scored in the high 20s. The Wolves added 29 points. The Thunder answered with 28. At halftime, the home team was up by 13. After the break, Minnesota kept pushing. They scored 33 in the third. Their lead grew to as many as 22 points. The Thunder made a run in the fourth. They scored 31 points in the final period. But the Wolves answered every time. Donte DiVincenzo hit a clutch three late to stop the momentum. Both teams emptied their benches at the end. The final margin was 12 points. Here is the quarter-by-quarter breakdown.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 22 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 111 |
| Wolves | 34 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 123 |
Team Stats: Breaking Down the Numbers
Looking at the team totals explains why Minnesota came out on top. The Wolves made 45 baskets on 89 tries. That works out to 50.6 percent shooting. The Thunder connected on 41 of their 86 shots for 47.7 percent. The real difference came from long range. Minnesota attempted 47 three-pointers and made 22 of them. That is 46.8 percent. Oklahoma City only hit 11 of their 31 tries from deep, which is 35.5 percent. That is a massive gap in scoring. At the free throw line, the Thunder were nearly perfect. They made 18 of 20 for 90 percent. The Wolves struggled a bit, hitting just 11 of 18 for 61.1 percent. On the glass, Minnesota grabbed 46 rebounds compared to 36 for the Thunder. They also pulled down 15 offensive boards, giving them extra chances to score. Turnovers were an issue for both sides. The Wolves had 19 giveaways. The Thunder had 16. But Minnesota turned those Thunder mistakes into 30 points.
Here are the key team stats:
- Wolves shooting:Â 45 of 89 for 50.6 percent
- Thunder shooting:Â 41 of 86 for 47.7 percent
- Wolves three-pointers:Â 22 of 47 for 46.8 percent
- Thunder three-pointers:Â 11 of 31 for 35.5 percent
- Wolves free throws:Â 11 of 18 for 61.1 percent
- Thunder free throws:Â 18 of 20 for 90 percent
- Total rebounds:Â Wolves 46, Thunder 36
- Turnovers:Â Wolves 19, Thunder 15
Anthony Edwards Carried the Scoring Load
The face of the Minnesota franchise showed up in a big way. Anthony Edwards played 35 minutes and led his team with 26 points. He put up 9 baskets on 17 attempts, which is solid 53 percent shooting. From long range, he connected on 4 of his 10 tries. He also knocked down 4 of 5 shots from the charity stripe. Beyond scoring, he pulled down 5 rebounds and handed out 5 assists. He added 2 steals and 1 block to his stat line. He did have 3 turnovers, but that did not hurt his team much. His plus-minus was plus 24, the best mark on the squad. Edwards came out firing in the first quarter with 12 quick points. He set the tone early. When your best player plays with that kind of energy, good things usually follow.
Edwards’ complete numbers:
- Minutes on court:Â 35
- Points scored:Â 26
- Rebounds collected:Â 5
- Assists given:Â 5
- Steals made:Â 2
- Shots made:Â 9 of 17 for 53 percent
- Three-pointers made:Â 4 of 10 for 40 percent
- Free throws made:Â 4 of 5 for 80 percent
- Team impact:Â plus 24
Jaden McDaniels Had a Perfect Shooting Night
Sometimes players have nights where everything feels right. Jaden McDaniels experienced that against the Thunder. He played 31 minutes and scored 21 points. The amazing part is how he did it. He attempted 5 three-pointers and made every single one. That is perfect shooting from deep. Overall, he took 11 shots and made 8 of them for 73 percent. He also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. On defense, he blocked 2 shots and came away with 1 steal. He turned the ball over twice. His plus-minus was plus 18, which shows the team played well when he was on the floor. McDaniels did not force anything. He let the game come to him. When defenders closed out, he shot with confidence. When they played off, he moved the ball. It was a complete performance.
McDaniels’ impressive night:
- Minutes played:Â 31
- Points put up:Â 21
- Rebounds grabbed:Â 4
- Assists handed out:Â 4
- Shots made:Â 8 of 11 for 73 percent
- Three-point shooting:Â 5 of 5 for 100 percent
- Game impact:Â plus 18
Rudy Gobert Controlled the Paint
The big man from France did what he does best. Rudy Gobert spent 34 minutes on the court and came away with 14 points and 11 rebounds. That is another double-double for the veteran center. Four of those rebounds came on the offensive end, giving his team extra possessions. He also had 3 assists and 1 steal. He did not block any shots, which is unusual for him, but his presence alone changes how opponents attack the rim. He shot the ball well, making 5 of his 6 attempts for 83 percent. Free throws were a struggle, as he hit only 4 of 8. His plus-minus was plus 20, meaning the Wolves were much better with him on the floor. Gobert sets strong screens and rolls hard to the basket. That opens up space for shooters. His rebounding was a key reason Minnesota won the battle on the glass.
Gobert’s double-double performance:
- Time on floor:Â 34 minutes
- Points produced:Â 14
- Rebounds secured:Â 11
- Offensive boards:Â 4
- Shots made:Â 5 of 6 for 83 percent
- Team differential:Â plus 20
Naz Reid Provided Energy Off the Bench
The Wolves have one of the best sixth men in the league. Naz Reid showed why in this game. He played 29 minutes coming off the bench and scored 18 points. He made 6 of his 10 shot attempts for 60 percent. From three-point range, he hit 4 of 8 for 50 percent. He also pulled down 7 rebounds and handed out 2 assists. He blocked 1 shot and turned the ball over twice. His plus-minus was plus 11. Reid gives Minnesota so much flexibility. He can play inside or outside. He can stretch the floor or post up. The Thunder had no answer for him. Every time he checked into the game, he made an impact. That is exactly what you want from your bench players. Reid has been doing this all season long.
Reid’s contributions:
- Minutes off bench:Â 29
- Points scored:Â 18
- Rebounds grabbed:Â 7
- Three-point shooting:Â 4 of 8 for 50 percent
- Game impact:Â plus 11
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Was a One-Man Show
The Thunder’s best player put on a scoring clinic. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 31 minutes and led all scorers with 30 points. He was incredibly efficient, making 12 of his 18 shots for 67 percent. He hit 1 of 2 from deep and made all 5 of his free throws. He also collected 6 rebounds and dished out 8 assists. He added 1 steal to his defensive totals. The only negative was 5 turnovers. His plus-minus was minus 22, which shows how much the team struggled when he was not on the floor. SGA was amazing individually. He got to his spots with ease. He scored from all three levels. But basketball is a team sport, and he did not get enough help. When he sat, the Thunder could not keep up.
SGA’s standout numbers:
- Minutes played:Â 31
- Points scored:Â 30
- Rebounds grabbed:Â 6
- Assists handed out:Â 8
- Shooting percentage:Â 12 of 18 for 67 percent
- Team impact:Â minus 22
Chet Holmgren Showed His Two-Way Skills
The young big man had a solid all-around game. Chet Holmgren played 30 minutes and scored 15 points. He made 6 of his 10 shots for 60 percent. He hit 1 of 2 from three-point range and made both of his free throws. He grabbed 5 rebounds and handed out 2 assists. On defense, he blocked 3 shots, showing why he is such a unique talent. His plus-minus was minus 5. Holmgren is a rare player. He is seven feet tall but can shoot from outside. He can protect the rim and also step out and guard on the perimeter. The Thunder have a special piece in him. This game showed his potential. Even in a loss, he contributed on both ends of the floor.
Holmgren’s contributions:
- Time on court:Â 30 minutes
- Points scored:Â 15
- Rebounds grabbed:Â 5
- Shots blocked:Â 3
- Shooting:Â 6 of 10 for 60 percent
Isaiah Hartenstein Made His Return
The Thunder got some good news in this game. Isaiah Hartenstein returned after missing 16 games with a calf injury. He played 18 minutes off the bench and scored 11 points. He made 3 of his 6 shots and hit 5 of 6 free throws. He grabbed 5 rebounds, with 3 coming on the offensive end. He also had 2 assists. His plus-minus was minus 7. Getting Hartenstein back is important for Oklahoma City. He is their leading rebounder and gives them size inside. He will need some time to get back into game shape. But this was a positive first step. The Thunder are a better team when he is on the floor.
Hartenstein’s return stats:
- Minutes played:Â 18
- Points scored:Â 11
- Rebounds grabbed:Â 5
- Free throws:Â 5 of 6 for 83 percent
Three-Point Shooting Decided the Outcome
The biggest story of the night was shooting from long range. Minnesota made 22 three-pointers, which matched their season high. The Thunder allowed their second-most threes of the year. The Wolves shot 47 percent from deep. Five different players made multiple threes. McDaniels was perfect with 5 makes. Edwards hit 4. Reid also hit 4. DiVincenzo knocked down 3. Randle added 2. The Thunder simply could not stop the barrage. They tried closing out hard. They tried switching screens. Nothing worked. When a team shoots like that from outside, beating them is nearly impossible. Oklahoma City only managed 11 threes of their own. That created a 33-point difference from three-point range alone. You cannot overcome that gap.
Three-point shooting breakdown:
- Wolves made:Â 22 of 47 for 47 percent
- Thunder made:Â 11 of 31 for 35 percent
- McDaniels:Â 5 for 5
- Edwards:Â 4 for 10
- Reid:Â 4 for 8
- DiVincenzo:Â 3 for 9
- Randle:Â 2 for 6
Turnovers Created Scoring Opportunities
Both teams were careless with the ball at times. The Timberwolves turned it over 19 times. That is too many for a team that wants to be elite. But they made up for it by capitalizing on Thunder mistakes. Oklahoma City had 16 turnovers. Minnesota turned those into 30 points. The Thunder only scored 29 points off Wolves turnovers. So Minnesota won that battle. Donte DiVincenzo had 5 turnovers for the Wolves, which is high. But he also hit a huge three late to stop a Thunder run. Edwards had 3 turnovers. Randle had 2. For the Thunder, SGA had 5 turnovers. That is not like him. If he takes better care of the ball, the game might have been closer.
Turnover impact:
- Thunder giveaways:Â 16
- Points off those giveaways:Â 30
- Wolves giveaways:Â 19
- Points off those giveaways:Â 29
Complete Timberwolves Player Stats
Here are the full numbers for every Timberwolves player who saw action.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | TOV | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 35 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9-17 | 4-10 | 4-5 | 3 | +24 |
| Rudy Gobert | 34 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 4-8 | 0 | +20 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 31 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8-11 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 2 | +18 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 32 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4-13 | 3-9 | 0-0 | 5 | +12 |
| Julius Randle | 25 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5-14 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 2 | +13 |
| Naz Reid | 29 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 2 | +11 |
| Bones Hyland | 23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 5 | +12 |
| Jaylen Clark | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rob Dillingham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3 | -10 |
| Johnny Juzang | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | -10 |
| Joe Ingles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | -10 |
| Leonard Miller | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | -10 |
Complete Thunder Player Stats
Here are the full numbers for every Thunder player who saw action.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | TOV | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12-18 | 1-2 | 5-5 | 5 | -22 |
| Chet Holmgren | 30 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 1 | -5 |
| Cason Wallace | 26 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-5 | 2-2 | 0 | -9 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 5-6 | 2 | -7 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 25 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 3 | -15 |
| Kenrich Williams | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2 | +1 |
| Isaiah Joe | 25 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 1 | -2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 27 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 | -17 |
| Jaylin Williams | 27 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 | -8 |
| Ousmane Dieng | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | +8 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | +8 |
| Chris Youngblood | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 2-3 | 0 | +8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team came out on top in this matchup?
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 123 to 111 on their home court.
What was Anthony Edwards scoring total?
Anthony Edwards finished with 26 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 35 minutes of action.
How many points did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 30 points on 12 of 18 shooting. He also had 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
How many three-pointers did Minnesota make?
The Timberwolves connected on 22 shots from beyond the arc, which matched their best performance of the season.
Did any player shoot perfectly from three-point range?
Jaden McDaniels made all 5 of his three-point attempts, giving him a perfect night from long distance.
How did Isaiah Hartenstein look in his return game?
Hartenstein scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 18 minutes after missing more than a month with a calf injury.
Who won the rebounding battle?
Minnesota controlled the glass with 46 total rebounds compared to 36 for Oklahoma City.
Which player had the best plus-minus number?
Anthony Edwards led all players with a plus-minus of plus 24, meaning the Wolves outscored the Thunder by 24 with him on the floor.
How many turnovers did each team commit?
The Timberwolves turned the ball over 19 times while the Thunder had 16 giveaways.
How many fans attended this game?
The Target Center announced an attendance of 18,012 for this Western Conference matchup.
Conclusion
The numbers from this game paint a clear picture. Minnesota won because they shot the lights out from three-point range. Twenty-two made threes at nearly 47 percent is hard to beat. Anthony Edwards led the way with 26 points and all-around contributions. Jaden McDaniels had a career shooting night. Rudy Gobert controlled the paint. Naz Reid provided energy off the bench. On the other side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was brilliant with 30 points.
‘Chet Holmgren showed his two-way potential. Isaiah Hartenstein made a successful return. But the Thunder could not stop the three-point barrage. They could not grab enough rebounds. They turned the ball over too much. In the end, the hotter shooting team won. Both franchises have bright futures with their young cores. On this January night in Minneapolis, the Timberwolves were simply better. What stood out most to you about this game? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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