Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 p.m. ET
When the league schedule was announced, this game looked like it would match two contenders in the Western Conference. The Oklahoma City Thunder took the hardest free agency hit in the offseason with the departing Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors. The trade of
The trade of Serge Ibaka has ushered in a new supporting cast for Russell Westbrook. He has been nothing short than amazing in the early part of the season, while averaging a triple double. I believe it would take the acquisition of another high level player to compete for another Finals appearance, something that has eluded this team over the past two years.
When you look at the Minnesota Timberwolves roster, you see the individual talent that has been comprised. Rookie of the Year Award Winners in Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins lead this young team. Throw in the electrifying dunking talents of Zach Lavine, the budding talents of Gorgui Dieng, with a backcourt of Ricky Rubio and Kris Dunn, this team is destined for great things. It will be the job of Tom Thibodeau to mold this team into a contender for the foreseeable future.
Prediction:
Like TBS airing “A Christmas Story,” its Russel Westbrook all night long. The Thunder outpace the Timberwolves to get you ready for the night cap.
