Minnesota Timberwolves 99
Oklahoma City Thunder 96
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a dramatic victory in Oklahoma City 99-96 Friday night. It was Minnesota’s first victory in Oklahoma City since 2008.
1. Rubio ice in his veins
Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio drained a three-pointer with two-tenths of a second left to lock up the victory for Minnesota. Rubio finished the night with 13 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds for Minnesota.
Clutch shot by @rickyrubio9! https://t.co/I1B66Aw7tM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 12, 2016
3. Gorgui goes for season high
Wolves center Gorgui Dieng scored a season high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Dieng, who had struggled in recent games, finished the night 7-of-12 from the floor and was a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line.
.@GorguiDieng gives the @Timberwolves an 11-point lead with the jumper live on @fsnorth. https://t.co/yYXkqMnsMC
— FanDuel Sports Network North (@FanDuelSN_NOR) March 12, 2016
He also blocked three shots in the Wolves victory.
3. OKC’s Dynamic Duo
Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were up to their old tricks against the Wolves Friday night. Durant led the way with 28 points, making it his 50th straight game with at least 20 points.
Kevin Durant now has 50 Straight Games with 20+ Points!!!! #KD4MVP #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/bzVRlGNvqt
— OKC SPORTalk (@SPORTalkThunder) March 12, 2016
Westbrook finished with 26 points and eight assists on the evening.
Tweet of the Night:
No one wants to get in his way!
Kevin Durant throwing it down with authority!https://t.co/foRDM9uBX5
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 12, 2016
Up Next:
The Wolves (21-45) head to Phoenix on Monday.
