The All-Star guard was hit with his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday, meaning he is facing a suspension from the T-Wolves' regular season finale on Sunday unless the tech is rescinded with the NBA. His team will be facing the Utah Jazz, with a guaranteed playoff spot potentially on the line.

As the NBA playoffs are approaching, the Western Conference still has a lot to settle.The Timberwolves made a strong playoff run last year, earning the No. 2 seed in the West and making it all the way to the conference finals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' path to a top-six seed in the Western Conference is simple: win the last two regular-season games. The Wolves now control their own destiny as they look to avoid the play-in tournament in the season's final days.

Here's an updated look at where the Grizzlies stand in the NBA playoff race after their loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday at FedExForum.

A game with major implications for the Western Conference playoff standings takes place on Thursday, April 10 between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis also surpassed their season average by making 20 3-pointers. Still, it wasn’t enough. Memphis dropped a crucial game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the heat of a tight playoffs race, losing 141-125 at FedExForum.

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.