Thunder Seek First Postseason Berth Since 2020 Against T-Wolves in Play-In Showdown

• The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Friday's play-in game for the West's eighth seed.
• The winner will move on to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round, while the loser will be eliminated from playoff contention.
• The Thunder have not reached the playoffs since the 2019-2020 season, but feature an athletic young core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
• The Timberwolves are playing for back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since 2003-2004.
• LeBron James and the Lakers await the winner of Friday's matchup ahead of the start of the playoffs on Sunday.

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