OKC Thunder to play Minnesota Timberwolves in play-in tournament game for 8th seed

The Thunder will play the Timberwolves for the eighth seed in a play-in tournament game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from making the playoffs.

The Thunder advanced in the play-in tournament following their 123-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. With the win, OKC will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for the eighth seed.

After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 7-8 play-in tournament game, the Timberwolves get another chance to clinch a playoff berth with a home game against the Thunder.

The Thunder lost the season series, 3-1. The losses were by seven points, 10 points and two points. OKC’s lone win was a seven-point victory.

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