Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder (01-29-2026) game preview (Images via getty) The Western Conference playoff race is reaching a fever pitch, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder (38-10) are squaring off against the 6th-place Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19) on Thursday night. The Thunder are coming off a 104-95 win against the Pelicans after two-consecutive close losses to Pacers (114-117) and Raptors (101-103). On the other hand, the Timberwolves were still riding the wave of their blowout 108-83 victory against Curry less Warriors when they contested against the Mavericks, and in a dominating display, registered a second back-to-back win with 118-105.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Head-to-Head
The City Thunder lead the all-time head-to-head contest with 93 wins to Minnesota Timberwolves’ 49. This also includes Thunder’s 4-1 win in the 2025 West Conference Finals. This season, both teams have met twice, and are currently tied 1-1. With the third game scheduled, fans would be excited to see who’ll take the lead.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Where and When to Watch
The regular season between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET / 8:00 AM IST (Jan 30). The match will be held at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. The fans can watch the live stream of the match through the NBA League Pass. Amazon Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma (FDSOK), and Peacock will also broadcast the match live.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Expected Lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
PG: Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSG: Luguentz DortSF: Aaron WigginsPF: Chet HolmgrenC: Isaiah Hartenstein
Minnesota Timberwolves:
PG: Mike ConleySG: Anthony Edwards SF: Jaden McDanielsPF: Julius RandleC: Rudy Gobert
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Williams: OUT (hamstring), Alex Caruso: OUT (adductor), Ajay Mitchell: OUT (abdominal) Cason Wallace: Questionable (Hip soreness)
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon Jr.- OUT (Foot)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction
The reigning NBA champions, Thunder, boast the league’s best defensive rating of 105.3 and hold opponents to 6.6 points per 100 possessions. Their offensive rating of 117.9 is also amongst the best three this season. In comparison to them, the Timberwolves have also showcased a dominant offensive force on the court with a 116.2 offensive rating, while having the third-best defensive rating of this season (111.7). For Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.0 PPG, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists while shooting 55.4% from the floor. While Wolves’ Anthony Edwards is not so far away and is averaging 29.4 PPG, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with 49.6% efficiency from the field. This match-up will be a close contest, and any mistake would lead to the other team’s victory. Minnesota’s physical front line with Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle will pose a threat to OKC’s interior defense. Prediction: Thunder 117, Timberwolves 115.