December 15th - The Timberwolves defeated the Kings 117-103 . Randle contributed 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Reed added 20 points and 11 rebounds. For the Kings, DeRozan, Schroder, and Achiuwa each scored 17 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent a loss.

At the start of the game, the Kings quickly found their rhythm, with DeRozan and Schroder leading the team to a comeback and even extending their lead to 9 points at one point. The Timberwolves narrowed the gap by tightening their defense, and the Kings led 27-20 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves, with Reed and McDaniels combining inside and outside play, helped the team quickly tie the score and then take the lead. The Kings regained their offensive rhythm in the latter part of the quarter, with LaVine scoring consecutive points to stabilize the situation, and the Kings led 52-51 at halftime.

After switching sides, Randle frequently attacked the basket, and McDaniels was on fire in the quarter, helping the home team quickly establish a double-digit lead. Although Monk stepped up to help the Kings score consecutive points, the Timberwolves still maintained the lead at 88-84 at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Kings once narrowed the gap to 1 point. However, Hyland and DiVincenzo hit consecutive key shots, helping the Timberwolves extend their lead to 16 points again. In the end, the Timberwolves won 117-103.

Kings player stats

DeRozan 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Schroder 17 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists; Achiuwa 17 points , 6 rebounds; Monk 16 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Murray 10 points, 8 rebounds , 1 assist; LaVine 10 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist; Westbrook 8 points, 7 rebounds , 10 assists; Reno 8 points , 6 rebounds

Timberwolves player statistics

Randle 24 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; McDaniels 21 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Reed 20 points , 11 rebounds, 3 assists; Hyland 18 points , 3 rebounds, 5 assists; DiVincenzo 18 points , 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Gobert 7 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists; Dillingham 5 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists