The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday and after a rough stretch where the Timberwolves have lost their last three games in a row, Minnesota will be looking to reset.
Minnesota has a mostly clean bill of health to work with. Beyond one long-term injury that the Timberwolves have learned to adjust to and questionable status to one of their most crucial players, Minnesota will have the majority of the roster available.
Despite their most recent loss to the Utah Jazz, the Timberwolves have been able to enjoy the stellar play of star Anthony Edwards. He dropped 38 points while shooting 11-28 from the field and has continued to impress in his career-best scoring season.
The Timberwolves will need their star to keep playing at such a high level and that';s something the've so far been able to count on as he dazzles night after night.
The Bulls have have to contend with several long term injuries themselves, but good news in regard to one of their best players bodes well for Chicago heading into Thursday.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. David Banks-Imagn ImagesTimberwolves Injury Report
Julius Randle (foot) is QUESTIONABLE for Thursday's game due to left foot soreness. Randle played in the Timberwolves's most recent game, but his appearance in Thursday's game will be a game time decision.
Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) remains OUT for Thursday's game. Shannon Jr. hasn't played since Christmas Day due to a strain of the abductor hallucis muscle in his left foot. The abductor halluscis is a large muscle on the inner side of the foot responsible for moving and flexing the big toe as well as supporting the arch of the foot.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks the ball as Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) stands nearby during the first half at United Center. David Banks-Imagn ImagesRocco Zikarksy (two-way) is OUT for Thursday's game and playing with the Iowa Wolves of the G-League.
Bulls Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is PROBABLE Thursday night. Giddey hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to a left hamstring strain.
Patrick Williams (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE to play Thursday. Williams has missed two straight games since spraining his right ankle, but could make an appearance on the court against the Timberwolves.
A trainer helps Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) off the court during the second half at United Center. David Banks-Imagn ImagesZach Collins (toe) has been OUT since Dec. 27 and a recent report from K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network suggest that Collins won't return until after the All-Star break.
Noa Essengue (shoulder) is OUT. Essenhue underwent shoulder surgery in late November and will miss the remainder of the season.
Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) grabs a rebound against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at United Center. David Banks-Imagn ImagesYuki Kawamura and Emanuel Miller (two-way) are both OUT for Thursday's game and playing for the Windy City Bulls of the G-League.