Thunder-timberwolves Rivalry Highlighted in 2025-26 NBA Schedule
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to be a focal point of national broadcasts in the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, a testament to their status as championship favorites.The league recently released the full schedule, revealing the Thunder will appear on national television 34 times - tied with the Los Angeles lakers, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks for the most among all teams.
A key driver of this attention will be the highly anticipated rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota timberwolves. All four regular season matchups between the two teams have been slated for national television coverage, capitalizing on the burgeoning rivalry between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards.
The first contest will take place on wednesday, November 26th, as part of the inaugural NBA Cup group play stage, broadcast on ESPN. Just over a month later,on friday,December 19th,the Thunder will travel to Minnesota for a game airing on Amazon Prime,a new broadcast partner for the NBA this season.
The two teams will meet again in Minnesota on Thursday, January 29th, also on Amazon Prime. The final regular season clash will be a primetime Sunday afternoon game on ABC, scheduled for March 15th at 12 p.m. CT, and positioned as part of the league’s post-Super Bowl showcase.
Despite the Thunder winning the 2025 Western Conference Finals in four games, the NBA anticipates continued competitive matchups and high viewership driven by the developing star power of both Gilgeous-Alexander and Edwards.The Timberwolves,having reached the Western Conference Finals in two consecutive seasons,are expected to remain a strong contender.