Dallas or Memphis? Thunder’s first-round opponent will be decided Friday

With the NBA Play-In Tournament nearing its conclusion, the Oklahoma City Thunder are just days away from learning their first-round playoff opponent. Only two teams remain in the mix: the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks.

The Thunder will host Game 1 on Sunday, but the outcome of Friday night’s Play-In matchup will determine who they face.

The Numbers

120-106: Final score of Dallas’ win over Sacramento

The 10-seed Mavericks defeated the 9-seed Kings in Sacramento on Tuesday night, advancing in the Play-In bracket with a 120-106 victory.

50%: Mavericks’ shooting percentage from three-point range

Dallas caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting half of its three-point attempts — a key factor in the road win.

5: Three-pointers made by Klay Thompson

Thompson led the charge from deep, connecting on five triples and finishing with 23 points.

27-9-3: Anthony Davis’ stat line

Davis delivered a dominant performance, contributing 27 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks.

1: Game left to determine OKC’s opponent

Dallas will travel to Memphis for one final Play-In game on Friday night. The winner secures the eighth seed and a first-round matchup against the Thunder.

What’s next for OKC?

Game 1 of the Thunder’s first-round playoff series will be played at home on Sunday. The opponent — either the Mavericks or Grizzlies — will be decided after Friday night’s finale.

Stay with News On 6/News 9 for updates on the matchup and full playoff coverage.