Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves renew competitive acquaintances in a nationally televised Christmas showcase.
The last time these Northwest Division rivals met, a balanced Oklahoma City iteration prevailed 112-92. During this early November tilt, OKC placed five players in double-figure scoring and effectively limited each Minnesota Timberwolves player not named Karl-Anthony Towns.
While the uberly-versatile Towns scored a game-high 33 points on 20 shot attempts, his supporting cast didn't enjoy the same fortune. Overall, Town's frigid teammates connected on a meager 20-of-63 FGA. In total, the Timberwolves converted just 39% from the field, and 21% from distance.