Impact Kleber's absence streak will extend to 17 games Saturday due to a dislocated right toe. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves vs
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Doncic's 39 points, 13 assists not enough as Timberwolves defeat Mavericks 119-101
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American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Maxi Kleber - Remains out Kleber (toe) won't play in Saturday's game versus Portland.
Kyrie Irving - Remains out Saturday Irving (heel) is out for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Irving's absence streak will extend to four games Saturday due to a right heel contusion. Dante Exum should continue to start in his absence. Irving's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver.
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Seth Curry - Iffy against Portland Curry (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Curry is in danger of missing his second straight game due to left ankle soreness. Tim Hardaway and Jaden Hardy should continue to see extended minutes if he's ruled out.
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Dante Exum - Efficient shooter in loss Thursday Exum amassed 14 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Exum has done a solid job replacing Kyrie Irving (heel) in the starting lineup, and while he has been limited to operate as an outside, spot-up shooter while Luka Doncic handles the offense, he's benefiting from the role and showing an accurate touch from beyond the arc. Exum has started in each of Dallas' last five games, a span in which he's averaging 16.8 points per game while shooting 56.5 percent from three-point range.
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Dereck Lively II - Active on both ends Thursday Lively totaled 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Lively was efficient from the field and is benefiting greatly from establishing a pick-and-roll society with Luka Doncic, as his above-average length and athleticism allow him to finish near the rim with confidence. The former Duke standout has been better than advertised this season and has settled into a starting role right away. He's averaging 9.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.
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Naz Reid - Makes history in win over Dallas Reid notched 27 points (8-14 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 victory over the Mavericks.
Impact Reid tied a franchise record with seven threes made off the bench in the win, and his contributions were pivotal as Minnesota sparked a comeback following a slow start in the first quarter. Reid has been forced to play off the bench since Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns are the starting frontcourt, but he's finding ways to make an impact, particularly on the offensive end. Over his last 10 games, Reid is averaging 14.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while also scoring in double digits in each of his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns - Impressive against Dallas Towns logged 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 17 rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 victory over Dallas.
Impact Towns was one of the main reasons why the Timberwolves were able to overcome a slow start and win on the road against Luka Doncic and Dallas, as the star big man made his presence felt on both ends of the court with his aggressiveness on the glass and efficiency with his shooting. Towns has formed an excellent frontcourt partnership alongside Rudy Gobert, and he's making a big impact on a Minnesota team that looks every bit of a contender following the first seven weeks of the season. Towns has five double-doubles over his last seven contests, averaging 21.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per game in that span.
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