In a Christmas night showcase, the Oklahoma City Thunder bested the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-100.
Russell Westbrook paced a well-balanced Oklahoma City attack with 31 points, 15 assists, and 7 rebounds. Steven Adams added 22, as Enes Kanter’s 20 punctuated a 50-26 scoring edge by OKC’s reserves.
During a losing effort, Minnesota’s talented triumvirate of Karl-Anthony Towns (26), Andrew Wiggins (23), and Zach LaVine (16) combined for 65 of the Timberwolves’ 100 total points.
Minnesota's record drops to 9-21 as the Thunder improve to 19-12 following an entertaining Northwest Division battle.
The Thunder and Timberwolves began a disjointed contest on even terms.