The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to end their three-game losing streak back at home against the LA Clippers at Target Center on Monday night. The Wolves are back to .500 overall after their latest loss in Detroit, where Anthony Edwards went ballistic for a career-high 53 points. He outscored the rest of his team as Minnesota's offense struggled once again.
Over the next week, the schedule is a bit more manageable than it has been for the Timberwolves. After getting foes like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics for this past stretch, they will now get some more winnable contests against teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards on the agenda. Minnesota needs as many wins as they can get against inferior competition.
Heading into the Clippers game, the Wolves will be just the second team this season to have to prepare for a healthy Kawhi Leonard. LA's star returned on Saturday, and his talent of course gives that team a much higher ceiling.
Timberwolves projected starting lineup vs Clippers
The usual starters are expected on Monday against the Clippers.
Mike Conley
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves injury report
Josh Minott (illness) is questionable, and Luka Garza (left ankle sprain) has also been upgraded to questionable. Rob Dillingham (right ankle sprain) and Jesse Edwards (two-way) are out against the Clippers. Everyone else is available to play.
Clippers projected starting lineup vs Timberwolves
After making his season debut for the Clippers last time out against the Atlanta Hawks, Leonard is likely to be in the starting five for LA once again.
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
James Harden
Norman Powell
Kris Dunn
Clippers injury report
P.J. Tucker (not with team) is out. The rest of the Clippers' roster is available.
How to watch Timberwolves-Clippers
Timberwolves vs Clippers will not be aired 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.
For fans not located in the Twin Cities area, the game will also be available on NBA League Pass.
Timberwolves' next five regular season games
Tuesday, January 7 at New Orleans Pelicans (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Thursday, January 9 at Orlando Magic (6:00 PM CT on NBA TV)
Saturday, January 11 vs Memphis Grizzlies (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Monday, January 13 at Washington Wizards (6:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Wednesday, January 15 vs Golden State Warriors (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)