Follow The Oklahoman’s coverage of Thunder vs. Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will continue its Western Conference finals series against the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves.
OKC will face Minnesota on the road in Game 3 at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday. The Thunder holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Timberwolves game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: Minnesota 110, OKC 108
It’s hard to win a game in Oklahoma City. Every mistake is magnified by an electric Paycom Center crowd, and that energy fuels some huge OKC runs. But Minnesota will have the home crowd on its side this time, and it’ll be desperate to avoid a 3-0 series hole. I think the Thunder will win this series in five games, and I’m picking the Timberwolves’ lone win to come in Game 3.
Thunder vs. Timberwolves betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, May 24
Odds: Thunder by 2.5
Over/under: 217.5
Moneyline: OKC -150 | Minnesota +125
Thunder vs. Timberwolves injury updates
Thunder: Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.
Timberwolves: None.
Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With postseason averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 29.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists
- Lu Dort: 7.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1 steal
- Jalen Williams: 20.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists
- Chet Holmgren: 16.2 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2 blocks
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 10.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists
Projected Timberwolves starting lineup
- Mike Conley: 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists
- Anthony Edwards: 26.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists
- Jaden McDaniels: 15.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals
- Julius Randle: 22.8 points, 6 rebounds and 5.4 assists
- Rudy Gobert: 8 points, 9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks
What channel is Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA game on today?
The Thunder and Timberwolves will play at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday, May 24, on ABC. The game can be streamed on Fubo (here’s how to stream it live).
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