Minnesota Timberwolves 103, Oklahoma City Thunder 118
NBA · 2025-05-22 · Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 118–103 on 2025-05-22 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:33 swung win probability 54% → 82%. 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 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 103 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 29 | 29 | 35 | 25 | 118 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:33 swung win probability 54% → 82%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q3 21-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 0:35 (win probability 99% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 9–0 | Q1 4:33 | 54% → 82% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8–0 | Q3 10:49 | 69% → 93% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 10–0 | Q3 0:35 | 99% → 100% |