The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on December 19, 2025, at the Target Center. The game was a close affair, with the Thunder leading by as many as 10 points in the third quarter. However, the Timberwolves' star player, Anthony Edwards, took over in the fourth, scoring 26 points and hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left. The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and seven assists, but the team lost for the second time in three games after starting 24-1 on the heels of their NBA championship last season. The Timberwolves' Julius Randle had 19 points on just 3-for-15 shooting, but his missed free throw allowed the Wolves to keep the ball down by two and set up Edwards for his clutch shot. The game was also notable for the ejection of Timberwolves coach Chris Finch midway through the first quarter after some non-calls he argued were fouls on the Thunder. The final score was 112-107 in favor of the Timberwolves.
