OKC Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 5 preview: injury report, where to watch, and odds

One. More. Win. Teams leading 3-1 in the Conference Finals or later, with homecourt advantage, are 61-2 in terms of winning the series. In NBA playoff history, teams holding a 3-1 series lead in a best-of-seven format have an overwhelming advantage. Out of 293 such instances, 280 teams (95.6%) secured the series victory.

Game Info/Where to Watch

May 28, 2025, 7:30

Paycom Center, OKC

Watch: ESPN, ESPN2

Insight Cast on ESPN2, featuring Ryan Ruocco, Tim Legler and Kirk Goldsberry.

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Full Injury Report:

Oklahoma City Thunder

Topic, Nikola Out Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Surgery

Schedule

1. Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Wed., May 28 (7:30, ESPN)
2. Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves; Fri., May 30 (7:30, ESPN)*
3. Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder; Sun., June 1 (7, ESPN)*

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Last Game

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an MVP-caliber performance with 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists as the Thunder bounced back from a blowout loss to edge the Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals.

“I just tried to lose myself in the competition,” said Gilgeous-Alexander, who sealed the win with clutch free throws and a final defensive rebound.

Jalen Williams added 34 points (6-of-9 from three), and Chet Holmgren chipped in 21 points in his hometown, helping OKC withstand 64 bench points from the Wolves. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Donte DiVincenzo combined for 44 on 10-of-16 shooting from deep.

Anthony Edwards was held to 16 points, and the Wolves turned it over 23 times. “They just wanted it more,” Edwards said.

Head coach Mark Daigneault praised his team’s grit: “The shot-making from their role guys was ridiculous, so for us to overcome that on the road was a great team win.”

Odds

The Thunder are listed as 8.5-point favorites via FanDuel over/under 220