DECEMBER 30, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Minnesota Timberwolves-Milwaukee Bucks game preview: Hoping to break four-game losing streak The Wolves are in a slump, but to break it they have to try to beat the Central Division leaders.
Jrue Holiday - Unlikely to suit up Friday Holiday (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Holiday appears slated for his second consecutive absence while working back from a non-COVID illness. He'll get a chance to improve over the next 24 hours, but he's looking at Sunday versus the Wizards for his next chance to return. If not, Grayson Allen, Jevon Carter and Pat Connaughton should see sizable workloads again.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Khris Middleton - Out again Friday Middleton (knee) remains out for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Middleton hasn't appeared in a game since Dec. 15 due to right knee soreness, and that absence will extend through a seventh straight Friday. The star sharpshooter has just seven games under his belt on the year and has been limited to 24.4 minutes per tilt. His next opportunity to return arrives Sunday versus the Wizards, though he shouldn't be counted on to play.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick Jones Jr. - Upgrades to questionable for Friday Jones (ankle) holds a questionable designation for Friday's game versus the Pistons.
Impact Jones has missed four straight games but has been listed as either out or doubtful on the injury report prior to each. Jones' upgrade to questionable for Friday increases his chances of returning the floor, though we may not get an official confirmation until closer to the 8 PM ET tipoff.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Javonte Green - Probable vs. Pistons Green (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Green returned following a five-game absence Wednesday and played 17 minutes in the win over the Bucks, where he posted five points, two rebounds, one assist and one block. He should be fine again for Friday.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Williams - Questionable against Pistons Williams is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons due to a left clavicle contusion.
Impact Williams hasn't yet missed a game this season, but his status for Friday's matchup is up in the air due to his clavicle injury. He's been a somewhat inconsistent contributor recently, as he's averaged 8.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 37.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coby White - Questionable vs. Pistons White (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Impact White suffered a knee injury Wednesday, causing him to exit the game after six minutes. However, the injury is minor, and he could play Friday. If he's out, more minutes could be in store for Ayo Dosunmu and Goran Dragic.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
