Two of the league's brightest young stars will meet up with the final spot in the NBA playoffs on the line.
Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have set the league alight in their first few years in the NBA, establishing themselves as All-NBA caliber players while pushing their beleaguered franchises to relevancy. It's only right Edwards' Timberwolves and Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder face off to decide which player gets another series-worth of experience under their belt.
Edwards struggled in Minnesota's play-in loss to the Lakers, hitting just three of his 19 field goal attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander, on the other hand, was excellent, pouring in 31 vs. the Pelicans, including the game winner.
While the pair are coming off vastly contrasting performances, one thing is for certain: they'll be hyped up for this matchup. And so should you.
With that, here's what you need to know about T-Wolves vs. Thunder in the final game of the play-in, including start time and broadcast information.
What time is Timberwolves vs. Thunder?
- Date: Friday, April 14
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis
Timberwolves vs. Thunder will tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. local time) from Target Center in Minneapolis.
MORE: Dates, TV schedule, brackets for 2023 NBA Playoffs
What channel is Timberwolves vs. Thunder on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Sling TV
In the United States, Timberwolves vs. Thunder will air nationally on ESPN. Mike Breen will handle play-by-play duties, while Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson will offer musings as analysts. Lisa Salters will provide updates from the sideline.
Cord-cutters can also find the matchup on ESPN+, as well as Sling TV.
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NBA Play-In Tournament schedule, results
Tuesday, April 11
| Game | |
| Game 1 | Hawks 116, Heat 105 |
| Game 2 | Lakers 108, Timberwolves 102 (OT) |
Wednesday, April 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 3 | Bulls vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 4 | Thunder vs. Pelicans | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, April 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 5 | Bulls vs. Heat | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 6 | Thunder vs. Timberwolves | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
NBA Playoff matchups 2023
Eastern Conference
(1) Bucks vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Hawks
(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Knicks
Western Conference
(1) Nuggets vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Lakers
(3) Kings vs. (6) Warriors
(4) Suns vs. (5) Clippers
NBA Playoff schedule 2023: First round
The NBA has released the schedule for the first weekend of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Check back for updates on the full schedule for the entirety of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
(All times Eastern)
Saturday, April 15
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| Nets vs. 76ers (Game 1) | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Hawks vs. Celtics (Game 1) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Knicks vs. Cavaliers (Game 1) | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Kings (Game 1) | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
Sunday, April 16
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| Lakers vs. Grizzlies (Game 1) | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| No. 8 seed vs. Bucks (Game 1) | 5:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Clippers vs. Suns (Game 1) | 8 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 8 seed vs. Nuggets (Game 1) | 10:30 p.m. | TNT |
