Through 1 Quarter

We've got an early Upset Alert brewing as the Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten out to a surprisingly quick start despite kicking off as a 5-point underdog. Either team is in a position to win, but they lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves 25-22. Oklahoma City's offense has come from several players so far.

Who's Playing

Oklahoma City @ Minnesota

Current Records: Oklahoma City 18-24; Minnesota 10-32

What to Know

The Oklahoma City Thunder might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET March 22 at Target Center. Oklahoma City isn't expected to win, but seeing as the odds didn't stop them last game, maybe the team has another upset up their sleeve.

On Sunday, the Thunder narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Houston Rockets 114-112. Small forward Luguentz Dort (23 points) was the top scorer for OKC.

Meanwhile, Minnesota received a tough blow this past Friday as they fell 113-101 to the Phoenix Suns. Small forward Anthony Edwards wasn't much of a difference maker for the Timberwolves; Edwards played for 36 minutes with 4-for-18 shooting and seven turnovers.

Oklahoma City's victory lifted them to 18-24 while Minnesota's defeat dropped them down to 10-32. Allowing an average of 117.21 points per game, Minnesota hasn't exactly asserted themselves on the defensive end. We'll see if they can patch up the holes in their defense before their upcoming matchup.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV: Fox Sports - North
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Timberwolves are a 5-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Timberwolves as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Oklahoma City have won 12 out of their last 21 games against Minnesota.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - Oklahoma City 120 vs. Minnesota 118
  • Feb 05, 2021 - Minnesota 106 vs. Oklahoma City 103
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Oklahoma City 113 vs. Minnesota 104
  • Jan 13, 2020 - Oklahoma City 117 vs. Minnesota 104
  • Dec 06, 2019 - Oklahoma City 139 vs. Minnesota 127
  • Apr 07, 2019 - Oklahoma City 132 vs. Minnesota 126
  • Mar 05, 2019 - Minnesota 131 vs. Oklahoma City 120
  • Jan 08, 2019 - Minnesota 119 vs. Oklahoma City 117
  • Dec 23, 2018 - Minnesota 114 vs. Oklahoma City 112
  • Jan 10, 2018 - Minnesota 104 vs. Oklahoma City 88
  • Dec 01, 2017 - Oklahoma City 111 vs. Minnesota 107
  • Oct 27, 2017 - Minnesota 119 vs. Oklahoma City 116
  • Oct 22, 2017 - Minnesota 115 vs. Oklahoma City 113
  • Apr 11, 2017 - Oklahoma City 100 vs. Minnesota 98
  • Jan 13, 2017 - Minnesota 96 vs. Oklahoma City 86
  • Dec 25, 2016 - Oklahoma City 112 vs. Minnesota 100
  • Nov 05, 2016 - Oklahoma City 112 vs. Minnesota 92
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Minnesota 99 vs. Oklahoma City 96
  • Jan 27, 2016 - Oklahoma City 126 vs. Minnesota 123
  • Jan 15, 2016 - Oklahoma City 113 vs. Minnesota 93
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Oklahoma City 101 vs. Minnesota 96

Injury Report for Minnesota

  • Jarrett Culver: Game-Time Decision (Toe)
  • Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Covid-19)
  • D'Angelo Russell: Out (Knee)

Injury Report for Oklahoma City

  • Al Horford: Out (Rest)
  • George Hill: Out (Thumb)
  • Luguentz Dort: Out (Toe)
  • Darius Bazley: Out (Shoulder)
  • Josh Hall: Out (Knee)