The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant run through the NBA, overpowering the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 113-105 victory on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Philippine Time).
Historic Start Continues
This win marks the Thunder's tenth consecutive victory, pushing their remarkable record to an impressive 18 wins and only 1 loss. This incredible 19-game start is now the best in the NBA since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors famously began their season 24-0, firmly establishing the Thunder as the league's overall leader.
Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP Performance
Leading the charge, as he has all season, was the reigning regular season and Finals MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite being listed as questionable before the game due to a bodily concern, Gilgeous-Alexander decided to suit up and delivered a spectacular 40-point performance.
"Yeah, I feel good. I felt good enough to play," Gilgeous-Alexander stated after the game. "I was a little more tired out there than usual, but I did enough to get the job done tonight. I felt good enough to play, so I played."
After a slow start, he ignited his offense in the second quarter, erupting for 13 points in just seven minutes and maintaining that fiery pace until the final buzzer.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised his star player's impact, saying, "I thought he gave us a huge offensive lift. I thought he read the game really well tonight offensively. He gave us a huge offensive lift in the second quarter."
Key Contributions Across the Roster
The Thunder's success was a collective effort. Big man Isaiah Hartenstein was a force inside, contributing 15 points, including a powerful slam dunk. Rookie Ajay Mitchell added 13 points, while the versatile Chet Holmgren chipped in 12 points to round out a balanced scoring attack.
On the opposing side, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who fell to a 10-8 record, were led by Anthony Edwards' 21 points. Terrence Shannon Jr. provided 18 points, and Naz Reid ended the night with 12 points.
