Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Key Player Stats & Match Insights (Feb. 13, 2025)
π Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
π Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
β° Game Time: 8:00 PM EST
π Key Player Performances & Trends
π’ Minnesota Timberwolves (Home Team)
π Jaden McDaniels (SF/PF)
- Playing Time: 83rd percentile in minutes (31.8 MPG).
- Home Court Boost: Typically performs better at home.
- Scoring Surge: 7.0 FG per game in last 5 home games (+2.0 above his season average).
- Free Throw Efficiency: 91.5% FT over the last 15 games (+13.1% vs. season average).
π Anthony Edwards (SG)
- Elite Scoring: 36.6 PPG over the last 5 games (+9.1 vs. season average).
- Three-Point Shooting: 4.2 made threes per game this season (up from 2.5 last year).
- Home Court Edge: 36.5 MPG (98th percentile in playing time).
- Increased Free Throws: 11.0 FT attempts per game in last 5 games (+5.2 vs. season average).
π Rudy Gobert (C)
- Solid Production: 6.2 FGM per game in last 5 home games (+1.5 vs. home season avg).
- Defensive Presence: 33.4 MPG (91st percentile in playing time).
- Free Throws: 3.6 FTA per game (85th percentile).
π Naz Reid (C/PF)
- Hot from Deep: 49.3% from three over last 15 games (+10% vs. season avg).
- Increased Volume: 8.4 3PA per game in last 5 games (+3.0 vs. season avg).
- More Playing Time: 35.6 MPG in last 5 games (+9.0 vs. season avg).
π΅ Oklahoma City Thunder (Away Team)
π Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SG)
- Scoring Machine: 32.4 PPG (100th percentile in the NBA).
- Three-Point Efficiency: 3.0 makes per game in last 5 games (+0.9 vs. season avg).
- Playing Time: 34.1 MPG (92nd percentile).
- Tough Matchup: Minnesota allows the fewest threes to starting SGs (1.3 per game).
π Jalen Williams (SF)
- More Shot Attempts: 20.4 FGA per game in last 5 road games (+2.2 vs. road season avg).
- Three-Point Shooter: 4.9 3PA per game (77th percentile).
- Playing Time: 32.6 MPG (88th percentile).
- Fouling Concern: 2.5 fouls per game on the road (84th percentile).
π Isaiah Hartenstein (C)
- Improved Scoring: 4.9 FGM per game (+1.7 vs. last season).
- Tough Defensive Assignment: Will be guarding Naz Reid, who allows 2.3 3PA per game to opposing Cs.
- High Fouling Rate: 2.9 PF per game (96th percentile).
π Team Trends & Matchup Factors
- Timberwolves’ Offensive Rebounding: Best in the NBA over the last 15 home games β Extra scoring chances.
- Thunder’s Offensive Rebounding: 3rd-best in the NBA over the last 10 games.
- Timberwolves Pace: 6th-slowest in the NBA β Fewer possessions, lower overall fantasy stats.
- Thunder Pace (last 5 road games): 8th-slowest β Even fewer possessions for both teams.
- Minnesota Home Scoring: 8th-lowest in the NBA over last 20 home games.
π’ Key Takeaways for Betting/Fantasy
βοΈ Anthony Edwards is in elite scoring form and has a great matchup against OKCβs SG defense (44.1% allowed from three). Consider OVER on points & threes props.
βοΈ Jaden McDaniels is outperforming his season average in field goals & FT%, making him a sneaky value play for DFS.
βοΈ Naz Reid is on fire from three and getting increased volume. If he continues this trend, his three-point props are worth a look.
β Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Jalen Williams face a tough matchup. Minnesota allows the fewest threes to SGs and plays at a slow pace. Their scoring might take a hit.
π₯ Which team do you think takes the W? Drop your predictions! β¬οΈ
