The Minnesota Timberwolves might be missing a bench veteran against the Orlando Magic.
The Minnesota Timberwolves return to the floor on Thursday, hosting the Orlando Magic.
The Timberwolves come into this game red hot, winning their last five games. They scored a 115-107 victory against the Toronto Raptors the last time they took the court. They are 8-1 in their last nine. This wraps a three game homestand for the Timberwolves. They are 40-23, third place in the West. They are a half game up on the Houston Rockets.
The Magic have won two straight, taking down the Dallas Mavericks 115-114 in their last game. They are 6-4 in their last ten. They now begin a two game road trip after a four game homestand. They are eighth in the East at 33-28, a half game behind the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers.
This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. They'll play again on April 8.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves could be without Kyle Anderson, who is QUESTIONABLE with right knee soreness. He played 15 minutes off the bench against the Raptors, contributing four points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Anderson returned to the Wolves after being waived by the Memphis Grizzlies at the end of February.
The veteran is averaging 7.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 26 games this season.
Minnesota is expected to start Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert while Naz Reid, Bones Hyland, and Ayo Dosunmu coming off the bench.
Joan Beringer, Enrique Freeman, and Zyon Pullin are OUT on G-League deals. Rocco Zikarsky is AVAILABLE on a G-League deal.
Orlando Magic Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac is QUESTIONABLE with left knee soreness. He missed the last game against the Mavericks.
Isaac has been sporadically used in his seventh season, averaging 10.2 minutes per game off the bench. He's putting up 2.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 51 games this season.
Franz Wagner is OUT with left high ankle sprain injury management. He's been out since February 11.
On February 18, it was reported that Wagner would be sidelined for at least three more weeks after recent tests showed that he requires additional time and rehabilitation for soreness in his left high ankle sprain
Franz has played in just 28 games this season, averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.
The Magic are expected to start Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, and Wendell Carter Jr.
Colin Castelton and Alex Morales are out on G-League two-way deals.