The Minnesota Timberwolves will face off with the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers for a second time this season on Monday. The first time these two squads matched up on Jan. 18, the Wolves hung tight with the high-powered offense of the Cavs for the better part of three quarters before Cleveland ultimately pulled away in the final frame.
This time around, Minnesota is playing basketball at a much higher level, having won eight of their last 10. Conversely, Cleveland is just 6-4 in their last 10. The Wolves have been dealing with some injury troubles, but have been performing in spite of their circumstances.
Monday night's contest represents the Timberwolves' third-to-last game before the All-Star break. Getting a few more wins before their time off will be crucial, but the competition does not ease up with Milwaukee and Oklahoma City coming into town next.
Timberwolves projected starting lineup vs Cavaliers
Mike Conley
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Naz Reid
Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves injury report
Mike Conley (right index finger sprain), Anthony Edwards (right hip soreness) are questionable. Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain), Jesse Edwards (two-way) and Julius Randle (right groin strain) all listed as out on the official injury report. Everyone else is available to play.
Cavaliers projected starting lineup vs Timberwolves
Evan Mobley
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Donovan Mitchell
Ty Jerome
Cavaliers injury report
Max Strus (ankle) is questionable. Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and Dean Wade (knee) are both out against Minnesota.
How to watch Timberwolves-Cavaliers
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers 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
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)
Monday, February 24 at Oklahoma City Thunder (7:00 PM CT on NBA TV)