Thunder vs Timberwolves in Game 5 of NBA Playoffs: Prediction, picks, injury updates, odds

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 26: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks against Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 26, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

OKC will host Minnesota in Game 5 at 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Thunder holds a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, and it can secure a spot in the NBA Finals.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves prediction, picks

Justin Martinez: OKC 117, Minnesota 106

Minnesota will surely play with desperation in a must-win game. But OKC has shown that its defense can wear down Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. And after struggling in Game 3, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams returned to lighting up the scoreboard in Game 4. The Thunder has momentum on its side, and now it'll also have the crowd on its side. I'm picking OKC to finish this series Wednesday and advance to the NBA Finals.

Thunder vs. Timberwolves betting odds

Odds: Thunder by 8.5

Over/under: 220.5

Moneyline: OKC -375 | Minnesota +290

Thunder vs. Timberwolves injury updates

Thunder: Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.

Timberwolves: None.

Projected Thunder starting lineup

(With postseason averages)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 29.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.9 assists
• Lu Dort: 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1 steal
• Jalen Williams: 20.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists
• Chet Holmgren: 16.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks
• Isaiah Hartenstein: 9.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists

Projected Timberwolves starting lineup

• Mike Conley: 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists
• Anthony Edwards: 25.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists
• Jaden McDaniels: 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals
• Julius Randle: 21.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists
• Rudy Gobert: 8.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks

What channel is Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA game on today?

The Thunder and Timberwolves will play at 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday, May 28, on ESPN. The game can be streamed on Fubo (here's how to stream it live).

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