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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
11-11 · 3RD IN NORTHWEST
Next Game vs Thunder · Today 8:00PM
Defense key for Timberwolves during Karl-Anthony Towns' absence A victory over the Grizzlies on Wednesday showcased some of the team's strongest points.
Taurean Prince - Remains out Prince (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Impact As expected, Prince will miss a fifth straight game due to a dislocated shoulder. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up will arrive Wednesday versus the Pacers.
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Jordan McLaughlin - Listed as questionable McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Thunder.
Impact McLaughlin returned to practice Friday but is still considered questionable for Saturday. If the backup point guard remains sidelined for a fifth straight game, he'd get an extended rest, with Minnesota not playing again until next Wednesday.
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Jaden McDaniels - Not listed on injury report McDaniels isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's matchup against the Thunder.
Impact McDaniels returned to practice Friday and appears set to play Saturday following a three-game absence due to an illness. The third-year forward has started all 19 of his appearances this season and is averaging 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals in 29.9 minutes per game.
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A.J. Lawson - Rejoins Timberwolves Minnesota transferred Lawson from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the NBA squad on Friday.
Impact Lawson has appeared in only one game for Minnesota this season. The undrafted rookie out of South Carolina will likely continue to bounce back and forth between the parent club and their G League affiliate, as he is on a two-way contract.
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Luka Garza - Headed back to Minnesota Minnesota transferred Garza from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the NBA club on Friday.
Impact Garza has appeared in only one game for the Timberwolves this season, but he's dominated at the G League level. The talented big man had 33 points in his most recent game for Iowa and will likely bounce back and forth between the two teams for the foreseeable future.
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Taurean Prince - Slated to sit again Saturday Prince (shoulder) is in line to miss Saturday's game versus the Thunder, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Prince continues to battle a dislocated shoulder that has held him out since Nov. 23, and it looks like he has a fifth consecutive absence on tap. Assuming that's the case once the team reveals its injury report, he's looking at Wednesday versus the Pacers for his next chance to suit up.
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Jaden McDaniels - Participates in Friday's practice Head coach Chris Finch indicated Friday that McDaniels (illness) took the floor during practice, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact It's unclear to what level McDaniels participated in the session, but the team's injury report released later in the day for Saturday's contest should provide more clarity. McDaniels last saw action Nov. 25 against the Hornets.
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Jordan McLaughlin - Practices Friday McLaughlin (calf) took part in practice Friday, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact McLaughlin seems to be trending in a positive direction ahead of Saturday's clash with the Thunder, but the injury report should shed more light on his chances of taking the floor. If McLaughlin ultimately can't go, he would get extended rest by NBA standards, with the Timberwolves not retaking the floor until Wednesday.
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A.J. Lawson - Sent back to G League Lawson will return to the Timberwolves' G League affiliate Iowa Wolves.
Impact Lawson was called up to the NBA on Wednesday but will be sent right back down to the G League to rejoin the Iowa Wolves. Lawson has appeared in just one game for the Timberwolves this season, recording two points and one rebound in two minutes of play.
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Rudy Gobert - Limited impact in win Gobert notched nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 victory over the Grizzlies.
Impact Although the Timberwolves were playing without Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) during Wednesday's win, Gobert was held to a season-low one rebound against the Grizzlies, who have allowed the fewest rebounds per game to opposing centers this year. Over his 11 appearances since returning to the court, Gobert has averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game. With Towns facing a multi-week absence, Gobert should shoulder an even larger role in Minnesota's frontcourt and should be more productive when the team faces more favorable opponents than Memphis.
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Naz Reid - Plays rim protector in win Reid accumulated seven points (3-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 victory over the Grizzli...
Impact Reid tallied a season-high five blocks on the night after failing to record a block in three straight games coming into Wednesday's action. His scoring production has been nothing to marvel at so far this year, as he is averaging 7.6 points over 22 matchups, but he could see increased opportunities moving forward with Karl-Anthony Towns set to miss the next 4-to-6 weeks with a strained calf.
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D'Angelo Russell - Turns in fourth double-double Russell finished Wednesday's 109-101 victory over Memphis with 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 37 minutes.
Impact Russell has recorded three double-doubles over his last five matchups and has also collected at least one steal in each contest. His scoring numbers have been noticeably down so far this season, averaging 14.4 points through 22 games after putting up 18.1 points per contest a year ago. However, Russell has shown that he can still find his teammates for buckets, averaging 8.6 assists in his last five contests.
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Jaylen Nowell - Another huge scoring outburst Nowell closed Wednesday's 109-101 win over Memphis with 24 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes.
Impact Nowell had scored 20-plus points just one time through his first 20 contests of the 2022-23 campaign, but he's now poured in 23 and 24 points in back-to-back games. The 23-year-old has also secured five boards and two assists in each matchup, showcasing his value in categories outside of scoring. Nowell has come off the bench in every game this year and is averaging 11.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 22 appearances..
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Anthony Edwards - Continues stellar production Edwards logged 29 points (10-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists, three blocks and five steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 victory over Memphis.
Impact Edwards shot well from the field and also recorded a season-high three blocks and five steals on the night. The Georgia product has been on a tear of late, finishing with 25 or more points in each of his last four matchups while also producing across the board.
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Edwards sparks Towns-less T-wolves, 109-101 over Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards had 29 points, five steals and three blocks to lead Minnesota to a 109-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
