The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Golden State Warriors Sunday at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors face off on Sunday with both team's looking their respective losing streaks.
It's been a longer streak for the Timberwolves, who've lost four straight games after dropping a game 120-115 to the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota doesn't have any new injuries to report necessarily, but their roster at close to full strength hasn't been able to match up to their opponents as of late and the Warriors should be another challenge.
Even with their recent losses, the Timberwolves have still been a strong team in a difficult Western Conference. Minnesota currently has a 27-18 record and are third in the NBA in points per game with 120.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) chats with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) at center court after the game at Chase Center. Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesStar Anthony Edwards is having a career-best scoring season with 29.6 points and even after being snubbed for an All-Star starter position, Edwards has made a strong case for an inclusion on the team in some way.
When it comes to Golden State, the Warriors are still struggling to adapt to the loss of one of their biggest stars, Jimmy Butler III, after Butler went down for the season with an ACL tear. They've lost their last two game since Butler III went down and may have to contend with a few more absences heading into Sunday.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) extends for a loose ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and center Naz Reid (11) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesTimberwolves Injury Report
Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) remains OUT with a left abductor hallucis strain in his right foot. The abductor hallucis is a crucial muscle in the foot that's responsible for not only supporting the arch of the foot as well as flexing and moving the big toe.
Shannon Jr. has been sidelined since Christmas Day with the injury and while he's continued his rehabilitation, there's no timeline for his return.
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) defends against a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesRocco Zikarksy and Enrique Freeman (two-way) are both OUT for Sunday's game and playing with the Iowa Wolves of the G-League on two-way contracts.
Warriors Injury Report
Al Horford (toe) is AVAILABLE for Sunday's game.
De'Anthony Melton (knee) is AVAILABLE for Sunday's game.
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) shoots the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesSteph Curry (knee) is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday's game with right knee soreness.
Seth Curry (sciatic nerve) is OUT for Sunday's game. Curry has been out since Dec. 4 due to a recurring sciatic nerve problem, but he is due to be re-evaluated soon and could make a return to the court in the coming games.
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is OUT for Sunday due to left knee soreness.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts toward the Minnesota Timberwolves bench after making a three-point shot during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesJimmy Butler III is OUT for the season after tearing his ACL in his right knee during a Jan. 19 game against the Miami Heat.