The Minnesota Timberwolves will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back when they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Target Center on Saturday. The Wolves are coming off one of their best games of the season after taking down the Knicks on the road on Friday night. Though New York was without Karl-Anthony Towns, it was still an impressive performance for Minnesota.
Their opponent on Saturday holds the best record in the Eastern Conference, and boasts the NBA's best offensive efficiency rating. The Cavs are a well-oiled machine, and they will be a tough out even on the road. The Timberwolves will have to get extra-solid performances from guys like Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid two nights in a row to have a chance of pulling this one off.
Timberwolves projected starting lineup vs Cavaliers
Donte DiVincenzo will be out for the second straight night for Minnesota. Dealing with a toe sprain, Chris Finch went back to Mike Conley in Friday night's starting lineup at point guard. Look for him to do the same against Cleveland.
Mike Conley
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves injury report
Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain), Jesse Edwards (two-way), Tristen Newton (two-way) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (right mid-foot- sprain) are all out against the Cavaliers on Saturday. Everyone else is available to play.
Cavaliers projected starting lineup vs Timberwolves
Dean Wade
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Cavaliers injury report
Evan Mobley (right calf soreness) and Isaac Okoro (right shoulder AC joint sprain) are questionable to play against Minnesota.
How to watch Timberwolves-Cavaliers
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers will not air on national television. Wolves fans can also tune in to the action on FanDuel Sports Network where Michael Grady and Jim Petersen will call the game.
For fans located outside the Twin Cities area, the game will also be available on NBA League Pass.
What jerseys will the Timberwolves and Cavaliers wear?
Jersey matchup for Timberwolves vs Cavaliers tonight: pic.twitter.com/8bWkZam0v8
— Will Eudy (@WillCEudy) January 18, 2025
Timberwolves' next five regular season games
Monday, January 20 at Memphis Grizzlies (7:00 PM CT on TNT)
Wednesday, January 22 at Dallas Mavericks (1:30 PM CT on ESPN)
Saturday, January 25 vs Denver Nuggets (2:00 PM CT on ABC)
Monday, January 27 vs Atlanta Hawks (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Wednesday, January 29 at Phoenix Suns (8:00 PM on FDSS)