The Minnesota Timberwolves had three starters missing from their game against NBA -leading Oklahoma City on Thursday night, with center Rudy Gobert joining the injured group with lower-back spasms in his first absence of the season.

Naz Reid shines as the Timberwolves defeat the Thunder 116-101, heading into the All-Star break on a high note.

Naz Reid collected 27 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 116-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards added 23 points,

Naz Reid was the best bench player in the NBA last season, winning Sixth Man of the Year. After the Timberwolves decided to trade Karl-Anthony Towns in the preseason, it's clear that the team sees even higher potential for Reid and he has proven them correct over the last month.