Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-26) face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (45-10) on February 23, 2025 at Target Center. The game airs on ESPN, FDSN, and FDSOK.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 37 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 37 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 02/23/2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a thrilling 131-128 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday but head coach Chris Finch didn’t hold back when discussing his frustrations with how the game was officiated—particularly regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their dominant season, and star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure to celebrate in more ways than one. The All-Star guard led the way with 37 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the Thunder took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 in a thrilling Western Conference battle on Sunday.

The Thunder would not score again in regulation and the Timberwolves went on a 16-0 run to close the game and force overtime — one of only four 24+ point fourth-quarter comeback

Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Okla

The Thunder (44-10) will look to bounce back from a scheduled loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves last Thursday. They looked exhausted in the final game before the All-Star break as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an inefficient 24 points.

The Thunder (44-10) will look to bounce back from a scheduled loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves last Thursday. They looked exhausted in the final game before the All-Star break as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an inefficient 24 points.

Entering play Thursday, SGA has drawn 356 fouls compared to 247 by Edwards. While you may immediately think that means Gilgeous-Alexander gets a friendlier whistle from the refs than Edwards, we need to do a deep dive to truly figure out the answer.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the OKC Thunder to the top of the Western Conference. SGA is one of the favorites to win the MVP award this season, but former NBA player Brandon Jennings isn't convinced of the Thunder superstar's abilities.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Paycom Center.