Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 123-111 loss to Timberwolves

Jan. 30, 2026, 1:06 a.m. CT

Jan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks over the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and center Chet Holmgren (7) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked flat in a 123-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. They trailed the entire night and by as many as 22 points. Dealing with several injuries, it’s the latest example of how the reigning NBA champions have been vulnerable.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 30 points and eight assists. Chet Holmgren had 15 points and five rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein tallied 11 points and five rebounds in his return after being out for a month.

Anthony Edwards had 26 points and five assists. Jaden McDaniels scored 21 points with five outside makes. Rudy Gobert totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds. Naz Reid finished with 18 points and seven rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 12-point loss to the Timberwolves:

Jan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is challenged by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 29: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves passes the ball against Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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)Jan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over the defense of Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault walks toward the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault calls a time out against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) fouls Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots through the defense of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during a break in the action against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) receives the inbound pass agains the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) boxes out Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dunks agains the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures to teammates in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) gestures to the referee in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talks with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) brings the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during player announcements before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 29: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder draws a foul against Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 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 - JANUARY 29: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves blows a kiss to a fan in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves rebounds the ball against Kenrich Williams #34 and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 123-111. 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 - JANUARY 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Jaden McDaniels #3 and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 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 - JANUARY 29: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 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 - JANUARY 29: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center on January 29, 2026 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)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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