The Thunder will need to win AND the Timberwolves will need to lose.
Yes, we are first in the standings. However, there is a a very strange inconsistency in the tiebreaker rules.
Playoffs use DIVISION record, which is why we are shown as ahead of the Wolves in the standings.
The All Star game uses CONFERENCE record, in which the Wolves have a better record. (21-11 vs 23-8)
https://x.com/BrandonRahbar/status/1753636912424743308?s=20
by Teddyyy_B
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Stupid. He’ll get it next year if tomorrow doesn’t go the right way, but why do they use different systems?
Andrew Schlecht in shambles after realizing he’ll have to root for the Rockets for one game 😂
The Thunder can’t have nice things in a small market – even though MN and SA can
Tough but Rockets can win it.