Thunder vs Timberwolves live updates: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable for NBA Cup game
The OKC Thunder will host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup group play game at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
OKC (17-1) secured a 122-95 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable due to an illness, but Kenrich Williams will make his season debut after dealing with a knee injury.
Minnesota (10-7) fell short in a 117-112 overtime road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The Timberwolves are third in Group A of the Western Conference for NBA Cup group play with a 2-1 record, while the Thunder is first with a 2-0 record.
Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Timberwolves game:
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What time is Thunder vs Timberwolves game tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26
- Time: 6:30 p.m. CST
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
Thunder vs Timberwolves predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 118, Minnesota 108
This all comes down to the availability of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s listed as questionable due to an illness. The reigning MVP is playing elite basketball once again this season, and he’s even more difficult to guard now that he’s shooting 49.2% from deep through 12 games this month. Assuming he suits up, OKC should beat an unproven Minnesota team that’s 0-6 this season against winning teams. It has the perimeter defenders to throw at Anthony Edwards, the size to counter Julius Randle’s bully-ball play style and plenty of offensive firepower despite being short-handed.
Thunder vs Timberwolves betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 26
- Odds: Thunder by 9.5
- Over/under: 229.5
- Moneyline: OKC -450 | Minnesota +340
Thunder vs Timberwolves injury updates
- Thunder: Branden Carlson (G League two-way) is probable. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) is questionable. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out.
- Timberwolves: Rocco Zikarsky (G League two-way) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Minnesota Timberwolves starters
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