Oklahoma City Thunder vs Timberwolves LIVE — MIN 53, OKC 47 at Halftime — Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves lead the Oklahoma City Thunder 53-47 at halftime in a Western Conference showdown at Paycom Center in OKC. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle are carrying the Wolves offensively, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is struggling with just 4 points on 2-of-10 shooting through two quarters.
Thunder vs Timberwolves — Live Score by Quarter
Minnesota controlled the second quarter entirely, outscoring OKC 31-24 after the teams were essentially even in the first. The Timberwolves' shooting efficiency has been the story of the half — a jaw-dropping 52.6 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three.
| Quarter | OKC Thunder | MIN Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 23 | 22 |
| Q2 | 24 | 31 |
| Halftime | 47 | 53 |
OKC vs Timberwolves — Halftime Stats Breakdown
The numbers tell a stark story at the break. Minnesota is shooting 52.6 percent from the field to Oklahoma City's 32.1 percent. The Timberwolves have already knocked in 9 three-pointers. The one silver lining for the Thunder: Chet Holmgren and the bench have been outstanding, and OKC has committed just 2 turnovers to Minnesota's 12.
| Stat | OKC Thunder | MIN Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 53 |
| FG% | 32.1% | 52.6% |
| 3PT Made | 6 | 9 |
| 3PT% | 31.6% | 47.4% |
| FT% | 83.3% | 57.1% |
| Rebounds | 27 | 34 |
| Assists | 11 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 22 | 18 |
| Bench Points | 25 | 18 |
OKC Thunder Halftime Leaders — Holmgren Carrying the Load
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having one of the most uncharacteristic halves of his MVP-caliber season — just 4 points on 2-of-10 from the floor with 4 assists and a minus-11 rating. Chet Holmgren is keeping OKC afloat with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and a team-best plus-14 rating. Alex Caruso has added 9 points off the bench on 4-of-7 shooting.
| OKC Player | PTS | REB | AST | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | 11 | 6 | 1 | +14 |
| Alex Caruso | 9 | — | — | -15 |
| Jared McCain | 6 | — | — | +5 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 4 | 1 | 4 | -11 |
| Cason Wallace | 2 | 5 | 3 | -3 |
Timberwolves Halftime Leaders — Randle and Edwards Dominant
Julius Randle is the clear standout at halftime with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting — including 2-of-4 from deep — adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Anthony Edwards has 11 points on 50 percent shooting with 2 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists despite 4 turnovers. Donte DiVincenzo is quietly contributing 5 points and a game-high 7 rebounds off the bench.
| MIN Player | PTS | REB | AST | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 17 | 5 | 3 | +8 |
| Anthony Edwards | 11 | 5 | 2 | +8 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 5 | 7 | — | -1 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 2 | 1 | 1 | -9 |
| Kyle Anderson | — | 4 | — | +7 |
Where to Watch OKC Thunder vs Timberwolves
The Thunder game is airing nationally on ABC today. It is also available on the ESPN app for authenticated cable subscribers. Local coverage for OKC viewers is on Bally Sports Oklahoma, while Minnesota-market viewers can access it on Bally Sports North. Tipoff was at 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT.
What This Game Means in the Western Conference Race
This is not just a regular season thunder game — it is a direct Western Conference battle between the top seed and a team fighting for playoff position. Oklahoma City enters today as the No. 1 seed in the West. A Minnesota win would tighten the race at the top and validate the Timberwolves as a genuine contender heading into April.
The second half is moments away. With SGA needing a major second-half correction and Minnesota's 12 turnovers representing a massive reclamation opportunity for OKC, the third and fourth quarters could look completely different. Shai has repeatedly delivered after slow first halves this season — and the Thunder will need exactly that kind of response right now.
