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NBA Playoffs Thunder vs. Timberwolves Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out? All Eyes on Fitness Ahead of Decisive Game 5

Thunder and Wolves Eye Clean Slate

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OKC Thunder are firmly in the front seat of the Western Conference Finals series. They hold a 3-1 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves coming into their home court. The chances of the Thunder vs. Timberwolves series getting wrapped up on Wednesday remains high.

The OKC Thunder were out for vengeance after the game 3 embarrassing defeat. The Twolves shocked the Conference leaders with a 41 point blowout win. However, the Thunder reclaimed their advantage into the series with the game 4 win.

OKC Thunder came out firing in Game 4, dropping 37 points in the opening quarter to take a slim lead over the Timberwolves’ 30. They held onto their lead going into the half-time. The third quarter performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves set the game up for a thrilling finish.

This was one of those plays

People will remember this one for a long time

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— ThunderChets (@ThunderChats) May 27, 2025

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The Timberwolves’ third-quarter fightback was powered by Jaden McDaniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Donte DiVincenzo, each dropping 20+ points. However, SGA was in a league of his own, smashing a 40 point double-double. This guaranteed Thunder’s 128-126 win on Monday.

Game 5 Details

Time: Wednesday, May 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV: ESPN, ESPN2 | Live Streaming: Sling

Here’s a full look at the Thunder vs. Timberwolves injury report heading into Game 5.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves Injury Report

OKC Thunder Injury Report

The hosts are without any major injuries to their stars for the game 5. Only Nikola Topic is listed as out due to an ACL tear. The 2024 rookie is getting closer to his return on the court and the OKC Thunder fans remain excited and hopeful with him for the next season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

The Timberwolves are also without any injury issues for the Wednesday night game. Both OKC Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t encountered any injury throughout the Western Conference Finals so far. While officially injury-free, the Timberwolves have looked physically worn out in key stretches, especially evident in Games 1 and 4.