PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder (52-15) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (41-26) on Sunday, March 15, 2026, featuring two of the NBA's elite scorers in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards. The Thunder have won seven straight games, their longest winning streak since a 16-game stretch during their 24-1 start. Oklahoma City's defensive prowess is on full display, ranking first in limiting shots attacking the rim and third in forcing turnovers, while their efficient free throw shooting (82.1%) ranks second league-wide. Minnesota counters with third-ranked efficiency attacking the rim and a high free throw rate (0.29), though their perimeter defense remains a concern at 22nd in the league. The Timberwolves have won two of three matchups this season against Oklahoma City after losing to the Thunder in five games during last year's Western Conference Finals. Center Rudy Gobert emphasized the importance of adopting OKC's team-first mentality, praising their mindset of giving yourself away to the team and letting the game take care of itself. The Thunder's defense efficiently limits three-point attempts allowed (38.9% allowed on three-pointers), and they rank third in forcing a lot of turnovers. Gilgeous-Alexander has been particularly dominant in this matchup, scoring at least 30 points in each of the Thunder's three contests against Minnesota this season.