Minnesota Timberwolves 88, Oklahoma City Thunder 114
NBA · 2025-05-20 · Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 114–88 on 2025-05-20 in NBA play, a 26-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:19 swung win probability 34% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 23 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 88 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 20 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:19 swung win probability 34% → 84%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q4 22-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 4:19 (win probability 34% → 84% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 9–0 | Q3 9:36 | 21% → 60% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 10–0 | Q3 4:19 | 34% → 84% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8–0 | Q4 0:36 | 100% → 100% |