The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their fifth consecutive game on Friday in a shorthanded 112-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves were without Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, but Naz Reed feasted on a thin Thunder frontcourt with 28 points.
Meanwhile, the Thunder were once again led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with 35 points on 11-of-23 shooting, seven rebounds and five assists.
The loss was once again surrounded by referee controversy, who called a loose ball foul on Eugene Omorui at the end, ending any shots from the lucky turnover created by the chaos.
Here are the best photos from the Thunder’s double-digit loss to the Timberwolves.
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Wendell Moore Jr. (7) During the second half in the Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Gide (3) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Wendell Moore Jr. (7) works to control the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Pecom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5) during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5) celebrates after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reed (11) during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) goes for a basket against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) on a drive during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder mascot, Rumble the Bison, drives around a fan during a time out in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Gide (3) shoes during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves Austin Rivers (25) protects the shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) reacts after an official’s call against him after the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) reacts after an official’s call against him after the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nathan Knight (13) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dunks on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) defends as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) defends during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Wendell Moore Jr. (7) During the second half in the Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lugentz Dort (5) clutches his wrist after play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lugentz Dort (5) clutches his wrist after play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Pecom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Alexi Pokusevsky (17) boots during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Minnesota won 112–110. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgieus-Alexander (2) shoes during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Gide (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (25) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevsky (17) and guard Josh Gide (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lugentz Dort (5) shoots during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) defends as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Trey Mann (23) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reed (11) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokuszewski (17) on a shot during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
