The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t close things out down the stretch in their 112-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and seven assists. Nobody else really stepped up for OKC, though. Jalen Williams struggled with 17 points on 6-of-16 shooting. Chet Holmgren had a quiet 14 points and five rebounds.

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Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards went off for 26 points and 12 rebounds. He took over in the final moments. Julius Randle finished with 19 points and eight rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo scored 15 points off the bench.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s five-point loss to the Timberwolves:

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) questions referee Nick Buchert on a call for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) questions referee Nick Buchert on a call for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) knocks the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) knocks the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) questions referee Nick Buchert about a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) questions referee Nick Buchert about a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) throws his arms up after a referee's call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) throws his arms up after a referee’s call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) speaks with a reporter after the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) speaks with a reporter after the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks with a reporter after the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks with a reporter after the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) speaks with a reporter after the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) speaks with a reporter after the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault questions a referee's call for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault questions a referee’s call for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) wrestles the ball away from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) wrestles the ball away from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault calls to his bench during a timeout with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault calls to his bench during a timeout with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Staff restrains Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after a referee ejected him for chasing him down on a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Staff restrains Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after a referee ejected him for chasing him down on a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) works between Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) works between Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to play the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to play the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to play the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to play the Minnesota Timberwolves before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves is escorted off the floor after being ejected in the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves is escorted off the floor after being ejected in the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves draws a foul against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves draws a foul against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a shot against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a shot against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves rebounds the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves rebounds the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves is held back by assistant coaches and security in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Finch was ejected from the game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves is held back by assistant coaches and security in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Finch was ejected from the game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 19: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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