Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City game preview
Oklahoma City is trailing the Wolves in the West despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31.1 scoring average.
December 3, 2022 at 1:32AM
7 p.m. Saturday, Target Center
TV: BSN Radio: 830-AM
Game preview: The Thunder are 9-13 and 12th in the West. ... Leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (fifth in the league at 31.1) missed Wednesday's win over the Spurs because of a hip contusion. ... Top draft pick Chet Holmgren (No. 2 overall) is out for the season after the Minneapolis native had summer foot surgery. ... F Mike Muscala, a Roseville native, is out because of a broken left pinkie. ... F Jalen Williams, who had a career high 27 points Wednesday, was Western Conference rookie of the month for November. ... The Wolves are 11-11, ninth in the West. ... G Jordan McLaughlin (calf) and F Jaden McDaniels (illness) practiced Friday. C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) and F Taurean Prince (shoulder) are out.
Backup center Luka Garza turned in another big game against the Jazz. The constant? “I’ve made it my identity to always be ready.”
