The NBA play-in tournament is down to its final act, and the Oklahoma City Thunder now know their two potential first-round opponents. After Wednesday's results, the Thunder will face either the Phoenix Suns or the Golden State Warriors when the 2026 playoffs begin.

The Suns, after a tough 114-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, will host a win-or-go-home showdown against the Warriors this Friday. The winner claims the final Western Conference playoff spot and a date with the top-seeded Thunder.

Golden State kept its season alive with a dramatic 126-121 victory over the LA Clippers, fueled by a vintage 35-point performance from Stephen Curry. Kristaps Porzingis and Gui Santos each added 20 points, proving the Warriors' supporting cast can step up in high-pressure moments.

Regardless of which team advances, the Thunder enter the series as heavy favorites. Oklahoma City has dominated lower-seeded opponents in recent years, sweeping the eighth seed in each of the last two postseasons. As the young core looks to make another deep run, the first step will be handling business against a battle-tested but weary play-in survivor.