Chet Holmgren went up against ... who were without Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. OKC came out firing, with Holmgren putting up 10 points in the first quarter as the Thunder ...

Chet Holmgren, after his strong start, went scoreless in the second quarter as Minnesota took control. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder at halftime with 15 points, while Williams added 11.

They have ruled out both Nikola Topic and Ajay Mitchell for Monday, and they have yet to announce whether Chet Holmgren will play ... their frontcourt duo of Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in ...

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren ... Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert on Monday night, so Oklahoma City shouldn't have a major height disadvantage down low even with Holmgren out.

The Thunder, missing only injured rookies Ajay Mitchell and Nikola Topic, entered the game in better health than the Timberwolves, who were without Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. OKC ...