nba Game Recap
Recap - Thunder Defeat Minnesota 135-128
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 33 points and added 1 rebounds leading Oklahoma City to a 135-128 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Target Center.
The Thunder were a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 232.5.
Josh Giddey had 21 points for Oklahoma City and Luguentz Dort chipped in with 18 points. Josh Giddey had 7 assists for the Thunder, while Josh Giddey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Minnesota got 27 points from D'Angelo Russell in a losing cause and another 26 points from Anthony Edwards. D'Angelo Russell contributed 6 assists for the Timberwolves, while Naz Reid had 18 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oklahoma City were victorious, as the score was 63-57 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 44 boards, while Oklahoma City only had 42
Oklahoma City heads into a battle against the Hawks. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.