The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without a key starter against the Denver Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Ball Arena for a Western Conference showdown against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
The Timberwolves have had two days off, last playing on Thursday and scoring a 94-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. They have won two straight and five of their last six. This wraps up a three-game road trip for the team. The Timberwolves are fifth in the West with a 37-23 record, tied with Denver.
The Nuggets are coming off a 127-121 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They have traded wins and losses in their last nine games as they search for some consistency. They are also 37-23, but fourth in the West as they currently hold the tiebreaker over the Wolves.
This is the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams, and Denver has won all three of the prior contests. They last met on Christmas Day, a thrilling 142-138 overtime victory for the Nuggets.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Julius Randle popped up as QUESTIONABLE with low back spasms. Randle has shown up on the injury report a number of times this season, but he hasn't missed a single game all year.
In 60 games, he's averaging 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.
The Timberwolves have been one of the healthiest teams in the league this season, and have no other rotation players on the injury report.
Jules Bernard is OUT as he is not with the team while Enrique Freeman and Rocco Zikarsky are OUT as they are on G-League two-way deals.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Cameron Johnson has returned to the injury report, though he is PROBABLE with right ankle inflammation. Johnson played 40 minutes in the overtime game against the Thunder, finishing with seven points and eight rebounds.
He's played in eight straight games after missing over a month with a right knee bone bruise.
He's averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 36 games this year.
Spencer Jones is QUESTIONABLE with a right shoulder strain. He played just two minutes against the Thunder. In 51 games this season, he's averaging 5.8 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Aaron Gordon remains OUT with a right hamstring strain. He's been sidelined since January 23 and was set to be reevaluated in four to six weeks from the time of his injury. There has been no further update on his status.
Peyton Watson is also OUT with a right hamstring strain. He's been out since February 4 and was set to miss at least four weeks from the time of his injury.
Tamar Bates is OUT after undergoing left foot surgery. The rookie has not played all season.