The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2022-23 regular season with a 115-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — who played his first NBA game in seven months. The 24-year-old guard scored a game-high 32 points. Josh Giddey also contributed with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Timberwolves were led by newcomer center Rudy Gobert, who finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell added 20 points to their win.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from opening night for the Thunder as they try to collect their first win on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after being charged with a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket while Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) defends during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) blocks a dunk by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) defends during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell (0) dribbles the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dribbles the ball while Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) defends during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (12) looks to pass while Oklahoma…
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