OKC Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Dec. 31 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The OKC Thunder face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in one of several NBA games scheduled for the evening. The game features the Western Conference's top seed, the Thunder, against last season's Western Conference finalist and current number-eight seed, the Timberwolves.

The Thunder come into the game with the best record in the West at 26-5. Since their loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup on Dec. 17, they have been on a six-game winning streak, including a recent 130-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

The Timberwolves, on the other hand, haven't reached the same heights as last season but are on a three-game winning streak after recovering from three consecutive losses from Dec. 19 to Dec. 23. Their recent win was a close 112-110 victory at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

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OKC Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Injury Report for December 31

OKC Thunder injury report

The Thunder have a long list of injured player, with the most notable one being center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren suffered a right iliac hip fracture in the Nov. 10 home loss against the Golden State Warriors.

The OKC Thunder's full injury report:

• Alex Caruso: Out (hip)
• Alex Ducas: Out (back)
• Adam Flagler: Out (right fourth metacarpal fracture)
• Chet Holmgren: Out (right iliac hip fracture)
• Nikola Topic: Out- end of season (successful left ACL surgery)

Minnesota Timberwolves injury report

The Timberwolves don't have injuries affecting key players. However, rookie Rob Dillingham has been ruled out with an ankle injury and won't play against the Thunder.

Minnesota Timberwolves full injury report:

• Luka Garza: Out (ankle)
• Rob Dillingham: Out (ankle)
• Daishen Nix: Questionable (ankle)

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OKC Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Starting lineups and depth charts

OKC Thunder's starting lineup and depth chart

The Thunders are expected to stick to the same lineup that played against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The projected starting lineup includes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG), Cason Wallace (SG), Luguentz Dort (SF), Jalen Williams (PF) and Isaiah Hartenstein (C).

Here is a snapshot of the Thunder's depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Shooting Forward	Power Forward	Center
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Cason Wallace	Luguentz Dort	Jalen Williams	Isaiah Hartenstein
Ajay Mitchell	Isaiah Joe	Alex Caruso	Aaron Wiggins	Jaylin Williams
Cason Wallace	Luguentz Dort	Aaron Wiggins	Kenrich Williams	Kenrich Williams
Alex Caruso	Alex Caruso	Isaiah Joe	Dillon Jones	Ousmane Dieng
Adam Flagler	Ajay Mitchell	Jalen Williams	Ousmane Dieng	Branden Carlson

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup and depth chart

The Timberwolves are projected to keep the same lineup that won against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

The projected starting lineup includes: Mike Conley (PG), Anthony Edwards (SG), Jaden McDaniels (SF), Julius Randle (PF) and Rudy Gobert (C).

Here's a snapshot of the Timberwolves' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Shooting Forward	Power Forward	Center
Mike Conley	Anthony Edwards	Jaden McDaniels	Julius Randle	Rudy Gobert
Donte DiVincenzo	Nickeil Alexander-Walker	Josh Minott	Naz Reid	Naz Reid
Rob Dillingham	Donte DiVincenzo	Nickeil Alexander-Walker	Joe Ingles	Julius Randle
Anthony Edwards	Joe Ingles	Donte DiVincenzo	Leonard Miller	Luka Garza
Daishen Nix	Terrence Shannon Jr.	Joe Ingles	Jaden McDaniels	Leonard Miller

*Editor's Note: Starting lineups are subject to change closer to tip-off.

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OKC Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves: How to watch

The Thunder's game against the Wolves is scheduled for 8:00 pm EST on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.

The game will be televised nationally via NBA TV and it can be streamed on FuboTV and NBA League Pass.

Home fans can catch the game on TV via FDSNOK/KSBI, while away fans can tune in on FDSNNOX. The game can also be listened to on the radio through WWLS/WKY for home fans and Wolves App/iHeart Radio for away fans.