Analysis: In wide-open NBA, uncertainty is only certainty
Boston leads the East and Denver the West in NBA conference races that are wide open with New Year's Day approachingDECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Minnesota faces New Orleans, aims to halt 3-game slide
Minnesota heads into the matchup against New Orleans as losers of three straight gamesDECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In battle of depleted rosters, Wolves fall short in 113-110 loss to Miami Anthony Edwards scored 29 points to lead six Wolves in double figures, but their rally came up short on a Jaden McDaniels turnover in the wa...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
In battle of depleted rosters, Timberwolves fall short in 113-110 loss to Miami This four-game road trip marks perhaps the Timberwolves' most difficult trip of the season, but Monday night presented an opportunity for a...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Heat hold off Timberwolves 113-110, get back to .500 mark
Max Strus scored 19 points, Kyle Lowry added 18 points and nine assists, and the Miami Heat got back toDECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat - Full Game Highlights | December 26, 2022 | 2022-23 NBA Season
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Anderson - Won't play Monday Anderson (back/illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Heat, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact Anderson was initially listed as questionable due to a back injury that has already cost him three games, but he's since been ruled out with a non-COVID illness. The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but the veteran forward's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Pelicans.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns fit isn't the Timberwolves' biggest issue — rebounding is Just like last season, rebounding is the Achilles' heel for the Timberwolves, no matter who is on the floor.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Taurean Prince - Remains sidelined Monday Prince (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Miami.
Impact Prince continues to manage a right shoulder subluxation and will be unavailable once again. His next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan McLaughlin - Still out Monday McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
Impact McLaughlin will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Pelicans.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Questionable Monday Anderson (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Heat.
Impact Anderson has missed the last three games due to back spasms but will be in the mix to return to the court Monday. If he remains out, Naz Reid will likely continue to see increased playing time.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami hosts Minnesota on home losing streak
Miami enters a matchup against Minnesota as losers of three home games in a rowDECEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parity rules the NBA ahead of intriguing Christmas Day slate
Ric Bucher takes a microscopic look at an NBA season that has been defined solely by its unpredictability.DECEMBER 24, 2022
Bryn Forbes - Quiet in loss Forbes went scoreless (0-1 FG) to go along with one rebound across eight minutes in Friday's 121-109 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Forbes has barely been in the rotation over the Timberwolves previous eight games. He is averaging 3.1 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.4 triples across 11 minutes per game during that span. Barring some significant injuries ahead of him in the rotation, he is not worth rostering in any fantasy formatas at this point in time.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D'Angelo Russell - Double-doubles in loss Russell accumulated 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3PT, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 39 minutes in Friday's 121-109 loss to the Celtics
Impact The double-double was Russell's first in nearly a month and fifth of the season. He had scored in single digits in his previous two games, so it was a nice bounce-back effort for the veteran point guard. He will look to carry that momentum into Monday's matchup with the Heat.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden McDaniels - Well-rounded outing Friay McDaniels accumulated 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 121-109 loss to the Celtics.
Impact McDaniels hadn't recorded a block or steal in either of his previous two games, so Friday's effort was a nice change of pace on that front. He also attempted a season-high 15 shots in the tilt and fell just one assist shy of matching his season high in that column. McDaniels has proven worthy of usage in most fantasy lineups over the past couple of weeks, ranking inside the top 70 thanks to his all-around fantasy contributions. He should remain involved on both ends but could see his production scaled back whenever Karl-Anthony Towns (calf)is cleared to return.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Rivers - Can't get going versus Celtics Rivers provided two points (1-3 FG) and two rebounds across 25 minutes during Friday's 121-109 loss to Boston.
Impact Rivers wasn't part of the offensive mix in a big way Friday, attempting just three shots on the night en route to only two points after averaging 17.8 points per game over the previous four. Rivers was still among the starters against the Celtics but isn't guaranteed to maintain, especially with Karl-Anthony Towns nearing his window for a return. However, Rivers still has some fantasy utility as long as he remains a starter and continues to see healthy minutes.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Heavy shot volume versus Celtics Edwards registered 30 points (13-25 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 40 minutes during Friday's 121-109 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Edwards' 25 shot attempts in Friday's contest matched a season high, allowing him to reach the 30-point mark for just the sixth time in 2022-23. Edwards added decent stats across the board, but it wasn't enough to keep the game within reach. However, Edwards has been on fire recently from a fantasy perspective, averaging 29.3 points, 7.5 boards and 7.3 assists over the last four games. He's a must-start in all formats, providing top 30 per-game value.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Slower night than usual Friday Gobert chipped in eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 121-109 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Gobert had tallied double digits in the scoring column in six straight games but didn't sport the same shooting volume as usual Friday, attempting just four shots on the night. He did collect 12 rebounds in the contest, so all was not lost from a fantasy standpoint, though he knocked down just half of his four free-throw attempts. Gobert is still a double-double threat on a nightly basis and is worth starting in the vast majority of fantasy formats at this point.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards Scores 30 Points Against Boston Celtics | 12.23.22
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Minnesota Timberwolves Fall To Boston Celtics, 121-109 | 12.23.22
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Brown's 4th quarter carries Celtics past T-Wolves, 121-109
Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Boston Celtics pull away for a 121-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves that halted their season-wo...DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TIMBERWOLVES at CELTICS | NBA FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 23, 2022
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Anderson - Good to go Friday Anderson (back) won't play in Friday's game versus Boston.
Impact Anderson's absence streak will extend to three games due to back spasms. Austin Rivers will likely remain in the starting lineup while he's out. Anderson's next chance to suit up arrives Monday in a clash with the Heat.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Good to go Friday Gobert (ankle) will play in Friday's matchup with the Celtics, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact Gobert has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday's game. The defensive stalwart is averaging 18.4 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 34.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
