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Clemente Almanza

Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The play-in tournament matchup will determine the eighth seed. The winner will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.

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The Thunder advanced in the play-in with their thrilling win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will get another chance to clinch a playoff berth after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

The Thunder went 1-3 against the Timberwolves in the regular season, but all four games were played before the end of December.

How to watch

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Friday, April 14
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Josh Giddey
  • Lu Dort
  • Jalen Williams
  • Jaylin Williams

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Mike Conley
  • Anthony Edwards
  • Kyle Anderson
  • Karl-Anthony Towns
  • Rudy Gobert

Thunder at Timberwolves notable injuries

Thunder: Chet Holmgren is out due to foot surgery. Kenrich Williams is out due to wrist surgery. Aleksej Pokusevski is out due to a knee contusion.

Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable due to a calf strain. Rudy Gobert is questionable due to back spasms. Jaylen Nowell is questionable due to knee tendinopathy. Naz Reid is out due to a scaphoid fracture. Jaden McDaniels is out due to a hand fracture.

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