Nov 8, 2026 6:11 PM
Will Lauri Markkanen play against the Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Minnesota Timberwolves look to keep their win streak going when they host the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The game tips off at 7 PM ET and will air on DAZN-MIN, KJZZ, and Jazz+.
The Timberwolves won their third straight game on Friday, taking down the New Orleans Pelicans, 115-109. They have won four of their last five and are 7-3 on the season, 4th in the West. This begins a franchise record eight-game homestand for Minnesota.
The Jazz have lost seven straight contests, falling to the Dallas Mavericks, 112-110 in their last game. They are 1-8 on the season, 14th in the West. This game concludes a four-game road trip.
This is the first of four meetings between the two teams.
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Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Joan Beringer is QUESTIONABLE with a nasal fracture and would wear a face mask if he plays. Beringer suffered the injury against the Pelicans. In ten games this season, he is averaging 5.8 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Anthony Edwards remains OUT after undergoing right knee arthroscopy. On October 27, it was reported that he would miss up to two months.
Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn ImagesDonte DiVincenzo also remains OUT after suffering a right Achilles tendon tear and undergoing surgery in April. There is hope that he will return at some point this season.
Jaden McDaniels, Ayo Dosunmu, LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert will start.
Trey Lyles played more minutes off the bench with Beringer going down early against the Pelicans. Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland will also see minutes off the bench. Terrence Shannon Jr. will be part of the rotation as well.
The Timberwolves have the 8th ranked offense and 3rd ranked defense.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Lauri Markkanen is QUESTIONABLE with a right wrist sprain. Markkanen has missed one game this season on October 28. In eight games, he’s averaging 18 points, 6.8 rebounds, and two assists.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is OUT due to a right MCL tear. Jackson Jr. played in four games before his injury was announced. On October 27, it was reported that he would miss at least six to eight weeks.
Jusuf Nurkic is OUT with a right second plantar plate tear. Nurkic has yet to play this season. On November 6, it was reported that he would be reevaluated in two weeks.
Trey Alexander and Harrison Ingram are OUT on G League two-way deals.
Markkanen, Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, and Jaxson Hayes were the starters against the Mavericks.
Josh Okogie, Josh Green, Svi Mykhailuk, Isaiah Collier, and Brice Sensabaugh all saw minutes off the bench, with Okogie and Green playing more than 23 minutes each.
Utah has the 29th ranked offense and the 24th ranked defense.
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