Five takeaways from the Thunder's 139-127 overtime win over the Timberwolves

The Thunder batted to a 139-127 overtime win against the Timberwolves Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Nail-biters have become the norm for the Thunder. This time regulation ended with rookie Luguentz Dort diving on a loose ball with seconds on the clock, a pivotal delay of game call, and a hail Mary pass from Steven Adams to Dennis Schroder for the game-tying shot.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 11 points in overtime, as the Thunder cruised to victory.

Here are five takeaways from the game:

Nader starts

As public address announcer ran through the Thunder’s starting lineup, Abdel Nader’s name boomed across Chesapeake Energy Arena’s speakers for the first time.

Nader made his first start of…