James: The Wolves game is going to be a big one, teams that are all but relegated can play with the handbrake off and free of pressure, couple that with the fact they will be facing a former manager and it will make for a tough test albeit one I am quietly confident West Ham will pass. My prediction? 1-0 - Adama Traore to score!

On the back of a lengthy break Wolves return to action at the London Stadium - looking to pile further misery on the relegation threatened Hammers. It is followed by a trip to Leeds and home games with Sunderland and Tottenham.

After losing out on the chance to host a first-round playoff series — and the potential to put themselves in position to face the depleted Los Angeles Lakers in the first round — the only good news the Timberwolves can get as they head into the postseason relates to the health of two of their injured players: Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels.

In terms of injury news, Sam Johnstone is suffering with a "shoulder issue" and Matt Doherty has picked up a "niggle", so neither will feature on Friday night. The goalkeeper's injury may hamper his chances of featuring in the final seven games of this season, although Edwards hopes to obtain "more detail" soon.

Terrence Shannon Jr. had the best night of his NBA career in a Timberwolves loss in Orlando.

The Wild have also clinched a playoff berth. That means for the fourth time in the last five years, both the Wolves and Wild are in the playoffs. In some markets, that happens all the time. Until recently, it had only happened twice for the Wild and Wolves: the 2002-03 season and the 2017-18 season.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7.30pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Wolves face four of the five teams immediately above them in what remains of a dismal season and are more of a competitive outfit these days