Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 113-105 win in NBA Cup play.

"The games mean a little bit more," Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said of the NBA Cup. "You can literally earn money by winning these types of games, so there's a little bit of incentive behind it. A little bit more just waking up and playing, for sure."

Although the 3-point battle swung heavily in Minnesota’s favor, the Thunder overcame that in other areas. The Thunder won the turnover battle 14-7, and the Timberwolves left a plethora of points at the line, shooting just 22-of-37 on free throws.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17. It's the last day of a mini-four-day Christmas break thanks to the funky NBA Cup tournament. The Thunder will host the LA Clippers on Thursday before they travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in an impromptu home-and-road back-to-back created by the NBA Cup schedule.

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OKLAHOMA CITY — A sick, exhausted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander politely answered questions after a 40-point game that led his Oklahoma City Thunder past the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He was listed as questionable on the pregame injury report ...

The Wolves would go on to lose by a final score of 116-110. Julius Randle had a tough night against Jaren Jackson Jr, as he scored an inefficient 21 points on 9-21 shooting, as Jackson Jr. himself put up 28 points on 10-18 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds as he led the Grizzlies in both categories.

The Western Conference Finals is primed to be the best series of the NBA Playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder are back on this stage for the first time since 2016 while the Minnesota Timberwolves are making its second straight trip to the Conference Finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, sidelined with a foot injury, is questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite his absence, the Timberwolves have secured consecutive wins,

They last played in Saturday’s 111-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semi-finals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.