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Timberwolves-Pistons preview: Stats, injury report and analysisDetroit has the NBA's worst record at 12-60 and has lost its last seven games, making Wednesday's matchup one Minnesota should win.
Taj Gibson - Another absence comingGibson (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
ImpactGibson will miss his fifth straight game Wednesday while dealing with a right hamstring strain. However, his absence won't affect Detroit's rotation.
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Quentin Grimes - Ruled out for WednesdayGrimes (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
ImpactGrimes will miss an eighth consecutive game due to a right knee contusion. Grimes and Simone Fontecchio (toe) being unavailable once again leaves Detroit without much floor spacing, especially with Cade Cuningham (knee/rest) listed as questionable amid a multi-game absence. Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser will likely continue anchoring the short-handed backcourt.
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Simone Fontecchio - Absence to continue WednesdayFontecchio (toe) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
ImpactFontecchio has not taken the court since March 17 while dealing with a bruised toe, and he will remain sidelined Wednesday. Detroit's wing rotation has been gashed, with Quentin Grimes (knee) also set to be unavailable. Troy Brown and Tosan Evbuomwan will likely retain 20-30 minutes roles Wednesday.
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Jalen Duren - Considered probable WednesdayDuren (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota
ImpactDuren appears on track to return for three-game absence due to back spasms. If he's able to return, James Wiseman would likely revert to a 15-20 minute role off the bench, although the status of offensive engine Cade Cunningham (knee/rest) is important to monitor as well.
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Cade Cunningham - Questionable for WednesdayCunningham (knee/rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
ImpactCunningham is at risk of missing his third consecutive game due to injury management of his left knee. Marcus Sasser, Jaden Ivey and Troy Brown have anchored the starting lineup in his stead, while Malachi Flynn has been leaned on for a 25-30 minute role.
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Mitchell Robinson - Still out WednesdayRobinson (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.
ImpactRobinson's absence streak will extend to 51 games Wednesday while recovering from left ankle surgery. However, the 25-year-old big man has returned to practice, with Friday's matchup with San Antonio being his next opportunity to suit up.
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