Wolves Dealt Another Devastating Injury in Thunder Game

He posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the game: "I'm good thanks for everyone reaching out," with the heart-hands emoji.

The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski added that Clark said he was okay after the game -- a positive sign for the second-year guard who was the defensive glue for a Timberwolves lineup missing Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

Sunday's game was Clark's second career start -- his first also against the Thunder -- and fitting considering how he played Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the first time around. 

Clark put the clamps on Gilgeous-Alexander, holding the MVP frontrunner to 1 of 7 from the field in the first quarter of an eventual 116-101 Timberwolves win on Feb. 13.

Clark was having a breakout game before he exited on Sunday. In 24 minutes, he had 14 points, shot 6 of 7 from the field, including 2-for-2 on 3s, and had four steals and a +20 plus/minus.

The void left by Clark was evident.

The Wolves were ahead by seven points when Clark left the game with 6 minutes, 9 seconds left in the third quarter. Oklahoma City outscored the Wolves 52-38 the rest of the way.

After Sunday's game finished just before midnight, Both teams travel to Oklahoma City for the second game of a back-to-back.

The Timberwolves have not made any official statement on Clark's status, but he was ruled out with neck pain, not concussion symptoms. If Clark can't go, expect Terrence Shannon Jr. to see a larger role.

ESPN insider Shams Charania reported there's "optimism" DiVincenzo and Randle could return to action this week. 

Minnesota has a two-day break before visiting the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 27, the front of a back-to-back that concludes at the Utah Jazz on Friday, Feb. 28. 

The Wolves finish their road trip against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, March 2.