Thunder cannot overcome first quarter turnovers, in 98-90 loss to Timeberwolves

Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder started a home and home series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fortunately, both teams had star players returning from COVID protocols.

For the Thunder, it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who cleared health and safety protocols a few days ago. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves saw the return of D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns.

The first quarter was a disaster for the Thunder. First, they fell behind 16-4, only four minutes into the game. Then, they saw themselves down 20 points by the end of the quarter.

Oklahoma City had ten points and ten turnovers in the first quarter.

“We got off to a slow start because of some uncharacteristic turnovers, but I think we…