Naz Reid had 27 points (16 in the paint) and a season-high 14 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves went on an 11-2 run in the third quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101.
It was tied at 68 when Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s corner 3-pointer put the Timberwolves ahead for good with 8:29 left in the third quarter. He made 2 3-pointers as they pulled away to a 79-70 lead with 7:02 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 19 in the fourth quarter.
Anthony Edwards had 23 points (10 in the first quarter), 7 assists and 3 steals but shot 5 for 18, and Jaden McDaniels added 21 points. The Timberwolves had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists but shot 6 for 21, and Jalen Williams added 20 points.
The Timberwolves grabbed 20 offensive rebounds to the Thunder’s 12. The Thunder forced 10 turnovers, about 8 fewer than usual for this many possessions.