The Brief The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting their first Christmas home game in franchise history. The NBA announced Tuesday the Timberwolves will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. on Christmas night, on national television. For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves will have a home game on national television on Christmas. Timberwolves get Christmas night home gameWhat we know:The NBA announced Tuesday the Timberwolves will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. on Christmas at Target Center. The Timberwolves have made five straight appearances in the NBA Playoffs, reaching the Western Conference Finals two straight years.