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Thunder Take on Timberwolves in High-Stakes January Clash

1/29/2026

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Summary

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 29, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis.
The Thunder are 38-10 and the Timberwolves 29-19, with OKC coming off a 104-95 win over New Orleans and favored by 7 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) and Anthony Edwards (MIN) are the key players, and the total is 225.5 points with injury updates possibly affecting OKC's defense.

History

Historical Context

The NBA expanded in 1988 by adding the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, increasing the total number of teams to 27. This expansion followed a growing interest in basketball, particularly in cities like Charlotte, which had a rich college basketball history. The Hornets' teal uniforms and the Heat's fiery logo marked a new era, enhancing competition and fan engagement in the league.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 29, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis.
The Thunder are 38-10 and the Timberwolves 29-19, with OKC coming off a 104-95 win over New Orleans and favored by 7 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) and Anthony Edwards (MIN) are the key players, and the total is 225.5 points with injury updates possibly affecting OKC's defense.

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