McDaniels contributed 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 130-123 loss to the Thunder.

In the long run, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be glad McDaniels has not lost any aggression in this stretch, shooting 4.7 threes per game compared to just 3.7 in the 48 games before Randle’s extended absence. In the short term, McDaniels just keeps missing, and it costs the Timberwolves.

The back-and-forth affair saw 18 lead changes and four ties. The lead see-sawed between the squads in the second half after it looked like early on the Thunder were on their way to another blowout win.

“Just keeping the confidence in myself,” McDaniels said. “Even if I’m missing – missing 100 shots, just keep shooting and keep attacking.” Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) drives past Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves nearly came away with the most incredible play of the NBA season at the end of the first half against the Houston Rockets on Friday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder survived a game of runs with a 130-123 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. After blowing a 19-point lead, OKC shook it off and fought back for the rare close victory after growing numb to blowouts.

Jaylen Clark suffered a head injury midway through the third quarter of the Timberwolves' matchup with the Thunder on Sunday.

The Thunder (45-10) returned from the NBA's extravaganza with a blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday. It was the first time they had a nearly healthy roster this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams showed out in the lopsided victory.

Randle, dealing with a groin injury he suffered on Jan. 30, returned to full-contact basketball activities on Feb. 20, while DiVincenzo, nursing a great left toe injury, was cleared for non-basketball activities that same day.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-27) match up with the San Antonio Spurs (24-31) at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The matchup airs on FDSN and FDSSW. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

My Thunder vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks turn to an unusual source of Minnesota production, one that succeeded in that game less than two weeks ago. Tip-off comes at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 23.