Minnesota Timberwolves vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups Tonight (Nov. 26) | 2025 NBA Emirates Cup

The Minnesota Timberwolves will wrap up their current three-game road trip with a matchup at the Paycom Center against the OKC Thunder. Wednesday’s NBA Emirates Cup game will be the first of four regular-season meetings between these two Northwest Division rivals.

Minnesota heads into the contest looking to bounce back after dropping its last two road games. Despite Anthony Edwards averaging 42.0 points per game in those matchups, the Wolves suffered a 114-113 loss against the Phoenix Suns on Friday and a 117-112 loss against the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

Meanwhile, the defending champions have gotten off to a flying start to the season. They boast the league’s best record with 17-1, with their only loss (121-119) coming against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 5.

They are currently on a nine-game winning streak and are the heavy favorites to emerge victorious despite missing notable pieces such as Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, and Nikola Topic.

Expectedly, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the pack with an MVP-level performance. He is averaging 32.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, leading OKC to dominate the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts Tonight (Nov. 26)

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup and depth chart

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup is projected to feature Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards as the backcourt duo alongside Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.

PG	SG	SF	PF	C
Donte DiVincenzo	Anthony Edwards	Jaden McDaniels	Julius Randle	Rudy Gobert
Mike Conley	Jaylen Clark	Terrence Shannon Jr.	Leonard Miller	Naz Reid
Rob Dillingham	Bones Hyland	Joe Ingles	Joan Beringer	Rocco Zikarsky

OKC Thunder starting lineup and depth chart

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace are expected to be the two guards, sharing the lineup of a frontcourt that includes Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

PG	SG	SF	PF	C
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Cason Wallace	Lu Dort	Chet Holmgren	Isaiah Hartenstein
Ajay Mitchell	Isaiah Joe	Alex Caruso	Kenrich Williams	Jaylin Williams
				Branden Carlson

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. OKC Thunder Injury Reports

Minnesota Timberwolves injury reports

The Timberwolves have not added any players to the injury report ahead of their matchup with the Thunder, which means the entire team is fully fit.

OKC Thunder injury reports

The team will continue to miss the services of Jalen Williams, who is out with a wrist injury. Joining Williams on the sidelines are Aaron Wiggins (thigh), Nikola Topic (testicular cancer) and Thomas Sorber (right torn ACL).

As a precautionary measure, the team has also added Gilgeous-Alexander to the dreadful list. The reigning MVP is listed as day-to-day due to illness