The Minnesota Timberwolves' rough stretch continues , as they lost their third consecutive game in a 113-105 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After two consecutive choke jobs against inferior opposition, the Timberwolves at least brought more energy and fight against the reigning champion. Alas, the Thunder simply are too good — especially when they get the benefit of the doubt on foul calls seemingly every single time.

One downright inexplicable play in the second quarter added further to the allegations that the officials are favoring the Thunder. In a classic battle for a rebound, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert swiped down his hand towards the vicinity of Isaiah Hartenstein . Hartenstein then made a meal of that swipe from Gobert, as he acted as though Gobert hit him squarel

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