Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (February 23, 2025)

Timberwolves vs. Thunder preview: Predictions, lineups, and injury updates - Feb 3, matchup
Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/Imagn Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be squaring off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 23, 2025. The game will be scheduled to take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, starting at 9:30 pm ET. With both teams suffering quite a contrasting fate this season, the face-off is expected to be quite interesting. The Timberwolves are ranked seventh in the Western Conference. On the contrary, the Thunder is leading the way in the Conference by giving out some serious champion vibes. Thus, with a lot to play for on Sunday, the match is expected to be a banger.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction

As mentioned earlier, both teams are experiencing contrasting fates. The Timberwolves have 31 wins and 26 losses at the moment. Thus, they will need to rake up some valuable wins to secure their playoffs. Moreover, their inconsistency throughout the season will also be a big headache for the team. In their last five games, the Timberwolves have won two while losing on three occasions. Surely, going forward, they will be looking to improve that win-loss ratio.

On the other hand, the Oklahoma City Thunder is having a blast. They have so far won a whopping 45 games in the season. The next best number in terms of wins is that of the Memphis Grizzlies. And they have managed just 37 wins! Likewise, the Thunder have only lost 10 games, which will surely place their confidence at a higher pedestal going forward. However, in an interesting twist, the last time Thunder met the Timberwolves, they lost 101-116. Thus, this time around, they will be eager to set the records straight.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Probable Starting Lineups

Timberwolves vs. Thunder preview: Predictions, lineups, and injury updates - Feb 3, matchup
Isaiah Hartenstein and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/Imagn Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker
  • Anthony Edwards
  • Jaylen Clark
  • Jaden McDaniels
  • Naz Reid

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Injury Report

Ajay Mitchell is out with a toe injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Nikola Topic is nursing an ACL. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves had a list of injured players ahead of their game against the Rockets. Rudy Gobert (low back spasms), Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain), and Julius Randle (right groin strain) will be missing the game. The updated injury list will be available before the start of the game.