The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without Rudy Gobert against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Minnesota Timberwolves return home after being on the road on Wednesday as they face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Wolves picked up a victory over the Dallas Mavericks on January 28, 118-105. They have won two straight games after losing five straight. Thursday's game against the Thunder will be a one-off at home before they hit the road for two straight.
The Thunder are coming off a 104-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, which snapped a two-game losing streak for the defending champs. They're on the road for the next two after wrapping a three-game homestand.
This is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. They are 1-1 on the season. Minnesota won the last contest on December 19 thanks to a clutch Anthony Edwards three-pointer.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves could be without starting center Rudy Gobert, who is questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Gobert played 21 minutes against the Mavericks on Wednesday, finishing with six rebounds and six points.
Mike Conley is OUT with back spasms. He played 23 minutes against the Mavericks, contributing six points and five assists.
Terrence Shannon Jr remains OUT with a left foot abductor hallucis strain. He's been sidelined since Christmas Day. There is no timetable for his return.
Enrique Freeman and Rocco Zikarsky are OUT on G-League assignments.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
OKC is still dealing with a variety of injuries as All-Star Jalen Williams remains OUT with a right hamstring strain. He has been sidelined since January 17 and was set to be re-evaluated in two weeks as of January 19.
Cason Wallace is QUESTIONABLE with left hip soreness. Wallace suffered the injury on January 25 against the Toronto Raptors, playing just 16 minutes in the contest.
The third-year guard is averaging 7.3 points, three rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 45 games this season.
Ajay Mitchell is OUT with an abdominal strain. Mitchell has missed the last three games for the Thunder. He's having a breakout season for OKC, averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 43 games.
Veteran guard Alex Caruso is also OUT with a right adductor strain. He's missed the last four games and has been in and out of the lineup all season, playing in 32 contests.
OKC will welcome back center Isaiah Hartenstein, who has not played since December 28. In 24 games, he's averaging 11.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and three assists.
Thomas Sorber (ACL surgical recovery) and Nikola Topic (surgical recovery) remain OUT. Neither has played this season.