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Thunder vs. Wolves: Playoff Race Heats Up!
30 Jan
Summary
- Oklahoma City Thunder (38-10) faces Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19).
- Thunder lead head-to-head 93-49, including 2025 West Conference Finals.
- Both teams boast elite offensive and defensive ratings this season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, holding the top seed in the Western Conference with a 38-10 record, are set to clash with the 6th-place Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19) on Thursday night. This pivotal matchup is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET. The Thunder recently secured a win against the Pelicans after two close losses, while the Timberwolves are on a two-game winning streak following a dominant victory over the Warriors.
Historically, the Thunder have a significant edge in their head-to-head series, leading 93 wins to the Timberwolves' 49, which includes a 4-1 triumph in the 2025 West Conference Finals. This season, the two teams have split their previous encounters, making the upcoming game a tie-breaker. Both teams exhibit strong performance metrics, with the Thunder boasting the league's best defensive rating (105.3) and an elite offensive rating (117.9). The Timberwolves are not far behind, with a 116.2 offensive rating and the third-best defensive rating (111.7).




