(Oklahoma City, OK) — The Minnesota Timberwolves dug themselves out of a 25-point deficit in a stunning 131-128 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Minnesota was down 80-55 in the third quarter and still trailed by 24 at the beginning of the fourth, but the Wolves rallied for 41 points in the final frame to force OT. Naz Reid knocked down a pair of free throws to put Minnesota up one in the final minute of overtime, and Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on a go-ahead lay-up attempt before locking him down to force a flat three-pointer at the buzzer. Four Wolves players had double-doubles in the victory, with Jaden McDaniels leading the pack with 27 points and ten rebounds. Minnesota snapped a two-game losing streak. The T-Wolves are in seventh place in the Western Conference at 32-and-27. They visit the Lakers on Thursday.
