Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Oklahoma City Thunder (26-5) are coming off a statement win deconstructing the Memphis Grizzlies (), the second best team in the Western Conference. Now they have the opportunity to close out the calendar year with another statement against the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-14). This is the first game of the season between the two contenders. Heading into this game Oklahoma City has won 11 games in a row while Minnesota has put together a three game winning streak. Both teams are playing some of their best basketball of the season led by MVP candidates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards.
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Game Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
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During this 11 game winning streak Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 or more points eight times including tying his career-high of 45 points. He is as efficient as any high volume scorer in the league shooting over 50% in nine of the 11 games while getting to the free-throw line 80 times.
Oklahoma City embarrassed Memphis in a 130-106 rout slowing the leagues highese scoring team to its third lowest total of the season. Before that loss Memphis had won five straight games without All-Star Ja Morant in the lineup while averaging 131.6 points per game.
Edwards and Minnesota are starting to find a rhythm as well and the ability to close out close games. During this winning streak all three games were decided by six points or less including a 16-point comeback over the Houston Rockets in the final five minutes of regulation. This is a great test and game for both teams to close out the calendar year in the NBA.
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