Matchup - Seattle SuperSonics at Minnesota Timberwolves

When - 5 p.m., Target Center TV - KONG. Radio - 950-AM

Notes - The teams have split two games this season, each winning on their own home court. ... The Sonics have won two consecutive games on this trip, and eight of the past nine since they started the season 10-15. They play eight of their next 11 games against playoff teams. Minnesota is winning despite missing point guard Terrell Brandon. Wally Szczerbiak and Kevin Garnett are leading the Wolves, who defeated Detroit on Monday night. Sonics coach Nate McMillan said he may have to go away from the smallball lineup he has used the past two games and play Jerome James more because of the Wolves' height and length. But he'll stay with a starting lineup that includes Art Long.

Next - Friday, 7 p.m., vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, KeyArena.

- Frank Hughes