PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s season-opening 115-108 loss to Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2022-23 regular season with a 115-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — who played his first NBA game in seven months. The 24-year-old guard scored a game-high 32 points. Josh Giddey also contributed with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Timberwolves were led by newcomer center Rudy Gobert, who finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell added 20 points to their win.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from opening night for the Thunder as they try to collect their first win on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after being charged with a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket while Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) defends during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) blocks a dunk by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) defends during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) dribbles the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dribbles the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (12) looks to pass while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after no foul was called during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) is interviewed by Bally Sports Norths Katie Storm after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket while Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket while Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) lays on the court after being injured in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) looks to pass against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) looks on before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the net while Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) defends during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) reacts after making a three point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots the ball during warmups before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder huddle before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder (C) stands during the national anthem before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks a dunk attempt by Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball while D’Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Jaden McDaniels #3 and Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves compete for the ball against Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is surrounded by teammates after getting injured against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball while Jordan McLaughlin #6 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 19: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves competes while Eugene Omoruyi #97 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on October 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 115-108. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
