Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder Match Player Stats (15th March, 2026)
Game Breakdown: Timberwolves vs Thunder
The Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder match player stats tell the story of a game that slowly tilted in Oklahoma City’s favor as the night progressed. Minnesota showed early fight, but OKC’s depth and second-half execution turned this into a controlled 116–103 win at home.
Minnesota had strong individual scoring moments, especially from Julius Randle, but Oklahoma City’s balanced attack and efficient ball movement proved too much. The Thunder dominated the final quarter, closing the game with confidence and energy in front of their home crowd.
Match Information
- Date & Day: Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
- Officials: Sean Corbin, Kevin Scott, John Butler
- Attendance: 18,203
- Final Score: Oklahoma City Thunder 116 – Minnesota Timberwolves 103
Game Flow & Team Performance Insights
Minnesota Timberwolves Performance
Minnesota started with decent rhythm, especially in the second quarter where they dropped 31 points. Julius Randle led the offense with confidence, attacking inside and stretching the floor with three-point shooting. Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu added efficient scoring bursts that kept the Timberwolves competitive for most of the game.
However, turnovers (22 total) hurt their momentum badly. Anthony Edwards struggled with efficiency despite scoring 19 points, and Rudy Gobert had minimal offensive impact. Defensively, Minnesota couldn’t contain OKC’s late-game surge, especially in the fourth quarter where the game slipped away quickly.
Oklahoma City Thunder Performance
Oklahoma City Thunder played a smart, composed game built on depth and ball movement. Even without a dominant scoring night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the team found scoring from multiple players. Chet Holmgren was outstanding, delivering an efficient 21-point performance while controlling the paint.
The real difference came from the bench and role players. Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain combined for 35 points, providing crucial spacing and momentum shifts. OKC also protected the ball extremely well with only 7 turnovers, which made a huge difference compared to Minnesota’s struggles.
Quarter By Quarter Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 22 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 103 |
| OKC | 23 | 24 | 33 | 36 | 116 |
Individual Player Stats Overview
This Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder match player stats breakdown highlights how Oklahoma City’s depth outperformed Minnesota’s star-driven effort. While the Timberwolves had a few standout scorers, the Thunder distributed scoring efficiently across the roster, which made the difference late in the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats
| Player | Pos | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | F | 21 | 32:13 | 9 | 13 | 69.2 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| Isaiah Joe | G | 20 | 21:11 | 8 | 14 | 57.1 | 4 | 8 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G | 20 | 33:14 | 7 | 22 | 31.8 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Alex Caruso | G | 17 | 21:46 | 6 | 10 | 60.0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
| Jared McCain | G | 15 | 17:14 | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Ajay Mitchell | G | 11 | 26:46 | 4 | 13 | 30.8 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cason Wallace | G | 4 | 25:15 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Jaylin Williams | F | 5 | 18:35 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 |
| Luguentz Dort | F | 3 | 17:39 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | 0 | 20:35 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| Aaron Wiggins | G | 0 | 5:32 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -11 |
Bench Impact – Thunder
Oklahoma City’s bench was the game changer. Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain stretched the floor with elite shooting, while Cason Wallace added playmaking and defense. This second unit energy created separation, especially in the third quarter surge.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats
| Player | Pos | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | F | 32 | 35:21 | 11 | 18 | 61.1 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 7 | 8 | 87.5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 |
| Anthony Edwards | G | 19 | 37:19 | 6 | 17 | 35.3 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -7 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | G | 18 | 32:30 | 7 | 9 | 77.8 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | G | 16 | 29:39 | 6 | 9 | 66.7 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -7 |
| Naz Reid | C | 6 | 28:07 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -4 |
| Bones Hyland | G | 3 | 13:11 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -9 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | G | 3 | 1:46 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rocco Zikarsky | C | 2 | 1:46 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | F | 2 | 16:08 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -17 |
| Kyle Anderson | F | 0 | 12:09 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Jaylen Clark | G | 0 | 1:46 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Joe Ingles | F | 0 | 1:46 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Bench Contribution – Timberwolves
Minnesota’s bench showed flashes, especially with Ayo Dosunmu’s efficient scoring. However, outside of a few moments, the second unit lacked consistency. Compared to OKC, the Timberwolves bench couldn’t sustain pressure or shift momentum.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat Category | Timberwolves | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.8% | 41.6% |
| 3-Point % | 45.5% | 37.5% |
| Free Throw % | 72.7% | 89.5% |
| Total Rebounds | 46 | 44 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 15 |
| Assists | 18 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 7 |
| Steals | 5 | 16 |
| Blocks | 5 | 6 |
| Total Points | 103 | 116 |
Oklahoma City’s efficiency wasn’t just about shooting—it was about control. With fewer turnovers and more assists, they dictated the pace. Minnesota shot better from the field, but OKC won the possession battle comfortably.
For a broader look at how team balance and late-game execution can shape results, you can also explore Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets Match, which breaks down another matchup decided by efficiency and timely plays.
Injury Report
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | Branden Carlson | C | Out | Back – Strain | 2026-03-17 |
| OKC | Jalen Williams | G | Out | Hamstring – Strain | 2026-03-17 |
| OKC | Thomas Sorber | C | Out | Knee – Surgery | 2026-10-01 |
Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder Match PDF
Key FAQs
What was the final score of Timberwolves vs Thunder game?
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 116–103.
Who was the top scorer in the match?
Julius Randle led all scorers with 32 points, delivering an efficient offensive performance for Minnesota.
How did Chet Holmgren perform?
Chet Holmgren had a strong game with 21 points on 69.2% shooting, along with 9 rebounds and solid defensive presence.
Why did OKC win the game?
OKC won due to better ball movement, fewer turnovers (7), and strong bench production that shifted momentum.
How many turnovers did Timberwolves commit?
Minnesota committed 22 turnovers, which significantly impacted their chances of winning.
Which team had better bench performance?
The Thunder clearly had the better bench, with Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain providing key scoring contributions.
Did Anthony Edwards have a good game?
Anthony Edwards scored 19 points but struggled with efficiency and turnovers, which limited his overall impact.
What was the turning point of the game?
The third and fourth quarters were crucial, where OKC outscored Minnesota and gained full control.
Final Thoughts
This Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder match player stats analysis shows a clear contrast in play styles. Minnesota relied on individual brilliance, while Oklahoma City executed as a unit. In the end, teamwork, depth, and ball control secured a convincing Thunder victory.
