The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without some of their top stars against the Houston Rockets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves look to stay sharp when they travel to take on the Houston Rockets on Friday.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 132-120 loss to the Orlando Magic, their fourth loss in five games. They are 47-33 on the season and locked into the sixth seed in the West, giving them little to play for in the final two games.
The Rockets are still battling for playoff positioning, sitting fifth in the West with a 51-29 record. They are tied with the Lakers, who have the tiebreaker against them. They are a game behind the Nuggets, who also have the tiebreaker against them.
These two met on March 25, which was won by the Timberwolves, 110-108 in an overtime thriller that will go down as a regular season classic. The Rockets won the prior meeting on January 16, 110-105.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Anthony Edwards is QUESTIONABLE with right knee injury maintenance. He's been out since April 3, missing the last three games. He's played in just two games since March 17 and it is unclear if he will play again in the regular seaso given the Timberwolves can't improve their playoff positioning.
Julius Randle is also QUESTIONABLE with right hand soreness. He missed the last game against the Magic, his first missed game of the season.
Ayo Dosunmu is QUESTIONABLE with right calf injury maintenance. He also missed the last game against the Magic.
Bones Hyland is QUESTIONABLE with right hip soreness. He's played in every game since December 8, including 23 minutes against Orlando.
Rudy Gobert is OUT on rest. Gobert also sat against the Magic due to rest.
Joe Ingles is OUT due to personal reasons. He started against Orlando, his first action since March 28, logging 18 minutes and finishing with seven points, four rebounds, and four assists.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Tari Eason is QUESTIONABLE with an illness. He played 28 minutes against the Sixers, finishing with 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. He hasn't missed a game since January 29. In 58 games this season, including 33 starts, he's averaging 10.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals.
Steven Adams is OUT after undergoing season-ending ankle surgery in January. He finishes the season averaging 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 32 games.
Fred Van Vleet is OUT after undergoing season-ending ACL surgery in September. He did not play this season and won't return until next year.