2023 NBA Play-In Tournament

Minnesota Timberwolves

The No. 8 seed in the West is on the line when the Wolves take on the Thunder in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament.

Here's how the Play-In Tournament works and a quick breakdown of Minnesota's game against Oklahoma City on Friday.

According to the NBA, the Play-In Tournament "will determine the teams that fill the seventh and eighth playoff seeds in each conference for the 2023 NBA Playoffs."

"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 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference will each have to win two consecutive games to earn a playoff spot."

The Wolves finished the regular season with the 8th best record in the West and faced the Lakers in the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. After losing to the Lakers, the Wolves now face the Thunder in the next game of the Play-In.

What seed will the Wolves get if they beat the Thunder?

If the Wolves beat the Thunder in the Play-In, they will clinch the 8th seed in the West and face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

How to get tickets for Wolves home Play-In game vs. Thunder?

A limited number of tickets are still available for Friday night's game.

Wolves vs. Thunder start time, TV channel, radio

A national televised game, the Wolves will face the Thunder in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament on ESPN at 8:30 PM CT on Friday, April 14.

A live radio broadcast of the game can heard at 102.9 The Wolf starting at 8:30 PM CT.

What happens if the Wolves lose to the Thunder?

If the Wolves lose to the Thunder, their season will come to an end.

The NBA Playoffs start on Saturday, April 15.

If the Wolves beat the Thunder, Game 1 of their first round series against the Nuggets will be on Sunday, April 18 at 9:30 PM CT and will be broadcast live on TNT.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 8Winner earns 7th seed and advances to NBA playoffs

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

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

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

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

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

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