Timberwolves Match Season-High 22 Threes in Dominant Win
Timberwolves vs Thunder 123-111 highlights January 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves unleashed a historic shooting performance on Thursday, January 29, 2026, matching a season-high with 22 three-pointers to secure a convincing 123-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Playing for the fourth time in five nights due to a recent schedule postponement, the Timberwolves showed zero signs of fatigue, jumping out to a wire-to-wire lead at the Target Center. Anthony Edwards set the tone immediately, drilling a three-pointer on Minnesota’s first possession and finishing with 26 points. The victory was a collective shooting clinic, as the Minnesota Timberwolves shot 46.8% from beyond the arc (22-of-47), equaling the second-most three-pointers surrendered by the Thunder in a single game this season.
The Timberwolves’ barrage was led by Jaden McDaniels, who turned in a perfect night from distance, going 5-of-5 on three-pointers to finish with 21 points. Naz Reid provided his customary spark off the bench, contributing 18 points and four triples, while Bones Hyland and Donte DiVincenzo each added three makes from deep. This high-octane perimeter attack allowed Minnesota to maintain a double-digit cushion for nearly the entire contest, as they neutralized the interior presence of Chet Holmgren and the returning Isaiah Hartenstein. Despite the Thunder getting Hartenstein back after a 16-game absence, the Timberwolves dominated the glass, outrebounding Oklahoma City 46-36.
For the Thunder, the loss marks their third defeat in the last four games as they grapple with a rare mid-season slump. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was once again the standout for Oklahoma City, putting up a game-high 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting, but he was plagued by a season-high-tying five turnovers as Minnesota’s defense forced the ball out of his hands. Shorthanded without key defenders Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams, the Thunder struggled to rotate effectively against the Wolves’ ball movement. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and three blocks, but the league-leading defense of the Thunder (38-11) could not find an answer for an opponent that began the night hitting eight three-pointers in the first quarter alone.
The result carries significant weight in the Western Conference standings, where the Timberwolves (30-19) have now climbed back into the fifth seed. Minnesota has won three straight games since snapping a season-long five-game losing streak, signaling a return to the form that saw them reach the Western Conference Finals last season. While the Thunder remain at the top of the West with a six-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs, their recent “human” stretch has intensified the race for home-court advantage. Both teams will now look ahead to a busy February, with the Timberwolves scheduled to face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday as they attempt to sustain this hot shooting streak.
