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Wolves NBA Playoff picture: Updated standings, tickets, key dates, tiebreakers, Play-In info

With just one game left in the season, here's where the Minnesota Timberwolves stand in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Western Conference Standings

The Wolves are currently 9th in the Western Conference. Seeds 7-10 will play in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Wolves are lock for the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament. They could potentially finish the season as high as 7th and as low as 9th in the Western Conference standings.

Minnesota's next game is today at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.

SeedTeamRecordGames Back
1.Denver Nuggets52-29-
2.Memphis Grizzlies51-301
3.Sacramento Kings48-334
4.Phoenix Suns45-367
5.LA Clippers43-389
6. Golden State Warriors43-389
7.Los Angeles Lakers42-3910
8.New Orleans Pelicans42-3910
9.Minnesota Timberwolves41-4011
10.Oklahoma City Thunder39-4213

The Mavs, Jazz, Spurs, Rockets and Blazers have all been eliminated from the postseason,

Remaining Schedule

The Wolves have just one games left to play in the regular season.

  • Home games left: 1 (Today at 2:30 PM)
  • Games vs. .500 teams: 1 (Pelicans)
  • Games vs. Western Conference Teams: `
Date/Time (CT)OpponentHome/AwayTune In/Tickets
Apr. 9 at 2:30 PMPelicansHomeGet Tickets

Tiebreakers

If the Wolves end the regular season with the same record as another team, a tie-breaker will determine the higher seed.

  • Tiebreaker vs. Phoenix: Suns own
  • Tiebreaker vs. Golden State: Wolves currently own via conference win percentage
  • Tiebreaker vs. Dallas: Wolves own
  • Tiebreaker vs. Clippers: Wolves own
  • Tiebreaker vs. New Orleans: Tied 1-1 with one more matchup to play
  • Tiebreaker vs. Utah: Wolves currently own via division record
  • Tiebreaker vs. Lakers: Wolves own

Key Dates

  • Last day of regular season: April 9
  • NBA Play-In Tournament: April 11-14
  • NBA Playoffs start: April 15

How to get Wolves tickets for home Play-in & Playoff games?

New Season Members can purchase tickets to all Wolves' home games in the 2023 NBA Playoffs and 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament.

Learn more about Season Memberships by clicking here.

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How does the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament work?

According to the NBA, "The Play-In Tournament will begin Tuesday, April 11 and conclude Friday, April 14. The teams with the seventh-highest and eighth-highest winning percentages in each conference will each have two opportunities to win one game to earn a playoff spot.

"The teams with the ninth-highest and tenth-highest winning percentages in each conference will each have to win two consecutive games to earn a playoff spot.

"The winners of the Play-In tournament will receive the 7th and 8th-seeded positions in each conference. Following the Play-In Tournament, the NBA playoffs will commence with the traditional 16-team, best-of-seven series structure."

What is the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule?

APRIL 11:
GAME 1: EAST 7 VS. EAST 8
Winner earns 7th seed and advances to NBA playoffs

GAME 2: WEST 7 VS. WEST 8
Winner earns 7th seed and advances to NBA playoffs

APRIL 12
GAME 3: EAST 9 VS. EAST 10
Winner plays loser of East 7/8 game

GAME 4: WEST 9 VS. WEST 10
Winner plays loser of West 7/8 game

APRIL 14
GAME 5: EAST LOSER 7/8 VS. EAST WINNER 9/10
Winner earns 8th seed and advances to NBA playoffs

GAME 6: WEST LOSER 7/8 VS. WEST WINNER 9/10
Winner earns 8th seed and advances to NBA playoffs