JANUARY 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Rockets · Wed 1:00AM
MIN -3.5 TOTAL 220.5
Margo Mattes goes on scoring spree for Brookline girls' basketball in Bay State Conference win over No. 4 Walpole - The Boston Globe The fourth-ranked Timberwolves (8-2) had no answer for Mattes, who scored a game-high 35 points in a 71-65 win for the unranked Warriors (6-...
Taurean Prince - Out again Wednesday Prince (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Prince will miss a second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. Naz Reid, Nathan Knight and Matt Ryan shared the backup frontcourt minutes in Prince's prior absence and figure to see an increased role again Wednesday, especially if Rudy Gobert (groin) is downgraded to out.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Questionable at New Orleans Gobert (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact After a three-game absence, Gobert returned Monday against the Rockets to post 15 points, 16 boards, four blocks and one assist in 36 minutes. However, he's feeling sore and may need to take a game off. If that's the case, Naz Reid, Nathan Knight and Luka Garza should be in line for more run.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns - Without return timeline Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Saturday that Towns (calf) has "no timetable" to return to game action, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Impact Finch's comments came two days after Towns revealed during a Twitch stream that he's been sidelined since Nov. 28 with a Grade 3 right calf strain. The injury appears to be more severe than initial reports suggested, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN having reported at the time Towns was diagnosed with the calf strain that the 27-year-old big man was facing a projected recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks. Towns' absence is now closing in on two months, and though he disclosed in his Twitch stream that his rehab is going well, he didn't go into specifics regarding when he might be able to resume full-contact work in practices. If Towns cannot accelerate his activity in practice over the next week or two, he'll likely end up being sidelined through the All-Star break.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Limited by foul trouble in loss Anderson amassed two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across 12 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Due almost entirely to early foul trouble -- he picked up five fouls in roughly nine minutes of action -- Anderson saw his fewest minutes since leaving the second game of the season early with an injury. Over his past two contests, he's totaled just two points (1-10 FG), seven rebounds and three assists after he averaged 12.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 32.4 minutes across his previous five appearances. Anderson's recent slump is certainly concerning, but playing time hasn't been the issue. Over his last 11 games, he's averaging north of 32 minutes per contest. Barring another foul-plagued night, Anderson's workload should return to its normal level Wednesday at New Orleans.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Timberwolves need Jaylen Nowell to come alive as they hunt a playoff berth After offseason moves, the runway was clear for Nowell to have a huge season. But that hasn't materialized thus far.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rudy Gobert - Impressive final line in return Gobert supplied 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 36 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Gobert didn't skip a beat after missing his squad's last three contests due to a groin injury. He dominated on the boards and also turned in an efficient shooting line in the loss. Gobert also swatted away four shots, which marks his best performance as a rim protector in January.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D'Angelo Russell - Reaches 30-point threshold Russell chipped in 30 points (11-23 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Russell knocked down 47.8 percent of his field goals and added 18 of his 30 points from downtown. He also found success as a passer, and he's now dished out six or more assists in five straight contests.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Scores team-high 31 points Edwards finished Monday's 119-114 loss to the Rockets with 31 points (9-20 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals over 37 minutes.
Impact Edwards shot well from beyond the arc, where he scored 18 of his 31 points on the night. He also made an impact on the defensive end by registering four steals, his highest mark in this category since Dec. 30. Edwards is averaging 28.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.4 steals over his last seven games.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Timberwolves Fall To Houston Rockets, 119-114 | 01.23.23
JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Green scores career-high 42, Rockets end 13-game skid
Jalen Green scored a career-high 42 points and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves to snap a 13-game losing streakJANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TIMBERWOLVES at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 23, 2023
JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets - Full Game Highlights | January 23, 2023 NBA Season
JANUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Rudy Gobert - Back in action Monday Gobert (groin) is starting Monday's contest against the Rockets.
Impact After missing Minnestoa's previous three outings, Gobert will make his return to the court Monday against the Rockets. Naz Reid will return to his typical bench role with Gobert back in the lineup. Prior to the contest in which Gobert sustained his groin injury, the 7-foot-1 center had been averaging 12.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.4 blocks across his first eight appearances in January.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryn Forbes - Available Monday Forbes (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Houston.
Impact Forbes was added to the injury report Sunday due to an illness, but he'll be available off the bench if needed. He hasn't had much of an impact within Minnesota's rotation of late, as his last action dates back to Jan. 11 against Detroit.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taurean Prince - Unavailable Monday Prince (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Houston.
Impact Prince was listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a left ankle sprain, and the team has since announced that he won't be available Monday evening. Jaden McDaniels and Wendell Moore could be in line for more minutes as a result.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wendell Moore Jr. - Recalled to NBA club Minnesota recalled Moore to the NBA club from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Impact Moore posted 20 points, eight assists and five rebounds during Iowa's win over Westchester on Sunday and has since rejoined the NBA club. The rookie first-round pick has made 19 appearances (two starts) for the Timberwolves this season and is averaging 1.7 points in 5.8 minutes per game.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Foul trouble, top to bottom, is an issue the Wolves can't seem to outrun Whistles are coming at most opportune times, and opponents are getting to the line way too often for coach Chris Finch.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Taurean Prince - Questionable against Houston Prince (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Prince exited Saturday's matchup against Houston due to a sprained left ankle, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the rematch. He's scored in double figures in three of his last six appearances and has averaged 10.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game during that time.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryn Forbes - Dealing with illness Forbes is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Rockets due to an illness.
Impact Forbes is under the weather and considered a question mark for Monday's contest. Despite being healthy, the sharpshooter hasn't played since Jan. 11, so his potential absence shouldn't impact Minnesota's game plan.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Questionable Monday Gobert (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Gobert has missed the last three matchups due to right groin soreness, but he'll be in the mix to return to the court Monday. If he's sidelined, Naz Reid will likely continue to start.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D'Angelo Russell - Provides efficient shooting in win Russell finished with 23 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, one rebound and one steal in 31 minutes in Saturday's 113-104 win over the Rockets.
Impact Russell and Anthony Edwards (44 points) tore up a toothless Houston defense, with the two combining for 67 points on 23 for 40 shooting from the field and 12 for 22 shooting from three-point range. With an average of 20.5 points on 53.3 percent shooting from the field over his last four games, Russell is beginning to heat up, and he'll have a good chance at maintaining that momentum in the Timberwolves' rematch with the 10-36 Rockets on Monday.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saturday's Wolves-Houston game recap Anthony Edwards scored 44 points on a season-high 29 shots, and the Wolves needed them against the Rockets.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Led by dunks and defense, Anthony Edwards seizes his All-Star moment Minnesota has lost more than a few games like the one Saturday. But it didn't happen again because Edwards wouldn't allow it.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Minnesota takes on Houston after Edwards' 44-point game
Minnesota visits the Houston Rockets after Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in the Timberwolves' 113-104 victory over the Houston RocketsJANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
