Pregame Primer: Thunder @ Wolves

Game Info: OKC (46-10) vs. MIN (31-27)

Tip-off: 7:00 PM | Broadcast: Local/NBATV

⚡Healthy and happy

At the time of this writing, neither team had turned in their injury reports yet, but OKC is still enjoying a clean run of health. If Chet plays tonight, it will be the first time he does so on both games of a back-to-back. Rudy Gobert is still iffy with back spasms.

⚡You again, again?

I wish Rudy Gobert had played, because this little run against Minnesota is as close to a virtual playoffs series as you can emulate in the regular season. Oklahoma City has taken two of three from Minnesota this season, but the wins have been competitive. Earning one more against a potential postseason matchup would be encouraging.

⚡Prediction: OKC 144 MIN 118

I have a hunch the Thunder--coming home, having battled the Wolves twice recently--will pull away and make this season's Minny rivalry look a lot less competitive overall.