Timberwolves Defeat Thunder Behind Edwards' 26 Points

Minnesota cruises to 123-111 home win over Oklahoma City

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:31am

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Anthony Edwards scored 26 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 123-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Timberwolves jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, hitting 22 3-pointers as a team. Jaden McDaniels added 21 points, going 5-for-5 from beyond the arc, while Naz Reid chipped in 18 points off the bench. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 30 points for the Thunder, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Timberwolves' hot shooting.

Why it matters

The win was the third straight for the Timberwolves, who have bounced back after a five-game losing streak earlier in the season. The loss was the third in the last four games for the Thunder, who are still trying to find their footing in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

The Timberwolves came out firing, hitting their first four field goals from 3-point range and finishing the first quarter with eight made 3-pointers. Edwards led the charge with 12 first-quarter points. Minnesota's hot shooting continued throughout the game, as they tied a season-high with 22 made 3-pointers. Gilgeous-Alexander did his best to keep the Thunder in the game, scoring 15 points in the third quarter, but the Timberwolves' lead was too much to overcome.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A 24-year-old shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored a team-high 26 points in the win.

Jaden McDaniels

A 22-year-old forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 21 points and went 5-for-5 from 3-point range.

Naz Reid

A 22-year-old center for the Minnesota Timberwolves who came off the bench to score 18 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A 24-year-old point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who scored a game-high 30 points in the loss.

Isaiah Hartenstein

A 24-year-old center for the Oklahoma City Thunder who returned from a calf strain to score 11 points and grab 5 rebounds in his first game back.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early with our 3-point shooting. That set the tone for the rest of the game.”

— Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Guard (Field Level Media)

“We just couldn't get enough stops when we needed them. Minnesota was hitting shots all night and we couldn't slow them down.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Guard (Field Level Media)

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, February 1st. The Thunder will try to bounce back when they visit the Phoenix Suns on Monday, February 3rd.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' hot 3-point shooting and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Thunder to overcome. Minnesota's ability to get contributions from multiple players, led by Edwards' big night, allowed them to cruise to a comfortable victory at home.