Thunder 88, Timberwolves 85: Thunder earns first win

 
BY MIKE BALDWIN | Modified: November 3, 2008 at 10:56 am | Published: November 3, 2008   

Nick Collison’s value goes beyond the stat sheet — even on a night he posts a double-double.

Collison’s driving left-handed, four-foot hook shot with 16.4 seconds left gave Oklahoma City a 3-point cushion Sunday night at the Ford Center. On the defensive end Collison grabbed his 10th rebound to help Oklahoma City escape with an 88-85 win over Minnesota, the first win in Thunder history.

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