The Minnesota Timberwolves will play their third game in four nights at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Looking to win their third in a row and secure their eighth win in their last 10 games, the Wolves will be shorthanded while facing one of the most red-hot teams in the association. The Blazers come into Target Center riding a six-game winning streak.
Is Anthony Edwards playing against the Trail Blazers?
According to Chris Finch, Anthony Edwards will not play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski noted that him being scratched from the lineup is more precautionary than anything else.
Timberwolves projected starting lineup vs Trail Blazers
This is the official first five on the floor for Minnesota:
Rob Dillingham
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Jaden McDaniels
Naz Reid
Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves injury report
Mike Conley (right index finger sprain), Anthony Edwards (right hip soreness), Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain), Jesse Edwards (two-way), Tristen Newton (two-way) and Julius Randle (right groin strain) all listed as out on the official injury report. Everyone else is available to play.
Trail Blazers projected starting lineup vs Timberwolves
Toumani Camara
Jerami Grant
Deni Avdija
Deandre Ayton
Anfernee Simons
Trail Blazers injury report
Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Deni Avdija (hand) are questionable against the Timberwolves on Saturday. Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is out.
How to watch Timberwolves-Trail Blazers
Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers will not air on national television. Wolves fans can tune in to the action on FanDuel Sports Network where Michael Grady and Jim Petersen will call the game.
The game will also be available on NBA League Pass for fans located outside the Twin Cities.
Timberwolves' next five regular season games
Monday, February 10 at Cleveland Cavaliers (6:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Wednesday, February 12 vs Milwaukee Bucks (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Thursday, February 13 vs Oklahoma City Thunder (7:30 PM CT on TNT)
Friday, February 21 at Houston Rockets (8:30 PM CT on ESPN)
Sunday, February 23 vs Oklahoma City Thunder (8:30 PM CT on ESPN)