The OKC Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road at 8:30 p.m. CST Friday.
OKC (25-2) got back in the win column with a 122-101 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. The Thunder holds a 1-0 lead in its regular-season series against the Timberwolves.
Minnesota (17-10) fell short in a 116-110 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Anthony Edwards has missed the last three games due to right foot injury maintenance, and he’s listed as questionable.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s game between the Thunder and Timberwolves:
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What time is Thunder vs Timberwolves game tonight?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 19
- Time: 8:30 p.m. CST
- Where: Target Center in Minneapolis
Thunder vs Timberwolves predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 117, Minnesota 111
This game marks the second night of a back-to-back for OKC, and it’s unclear if any of its players will show up on Friday’s injury report as a result. That could make a tough road game against Minnesota even tougher. Still, the Thunder has shown it can win games despite being short-handed. It’s the deepest team in the NBA with no shortage of scorers, playmakers and defenders, and its competitive fight shines regardless of who suits up. I’m picking OKC to beat Minnesota, which could be without Anthony Edwards.
Thunder vs Timberwolves betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, Dec. 19
- Odds: Thunder by 7.5
- Over/under: 233.5
- Moneyline: OKC -295 | Minnesota +230
Thunder vs Timberwolves injury updates
- Thunder: Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (right adductor soreness) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) is out. Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) is out.
- Timberwolves: Joan Beringer (G League assignment) is out. Jaylen Clark (illness) is questionable. Mike Conley (right Achilles tendinopathy) is out. Anthony Edwards (right foot injury maintenance) is questionable. Enrique Freeman (G League two-way) is out. Rocco Zikarsky (G League two-way) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Minnesota Timberwolves starters
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