DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NBA.COM
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12/23 Game Preview: Timberwolves at Celtics It has been a homestand to forget for the Boston Celtics. Three games in, no wins.
Celtics Receive Mixed Injury News Ahead of Friday Showdown vs. Timberwolves The Boston Celtics may not be at full strength yet again Friday. Boston enters Friday night’s showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves lo...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Celtics Receive Mixed Injury News Ahead of Friday Showdown vs. Timberwolves The Boston Celtics may not be at full strength yet again Friday. Boston enters Friday night’s showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves lo...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Luka Doncic Uses Heckler as Fuel in Mavs' Win vs. Timberwolves Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic helped lead his team to a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with the help of a surprise contributor...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Naz, Jaden, Jaylen and Nate: Inside the Wolves brotherhood that keep good vibes going 'They’re really like blood brothers,' says Jaylen Nowell of the summer bond he developed with his teammates.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Taurean Prince - Won't play Friday Prince (shoulder) is out for Friday's matchup with the Celtics.
Impact Prince will miss his 15th straight game Friday with a right shoulder subluxation. He will have an extra day to recover before Monday's game against the Heat.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan McLaughlin - Remains out Friday McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston.
Impact McLaughlin continues to deal with a left calf strain and will be unavailable again. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Heat.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Deemed questionable against Boston Gobert is questionable to play in Friday's game versus the Celtics due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Gobert returned to action Wednesday after missing the previous three games with an ankle injury. If Gobert is unable to play against the Celtics, Naz Reid will likely be inserted into the starting lineup.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Questionable Friday Anderson (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact Anderson has missed the past two games with back spasms, prompting Austin Rivers to join the starting five and see increased minutes. Anderson's availability may come down to a game-time call.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Nowell - Cools off Wednesday Nowell registered four points (2-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 104-99 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact After scoring 18 points in his previous game, Nowell struggled to put the ball in the basket against Dallas. The 23-year-old guard failed to convert on any of his three-point attempts and recorded his fifth-fewest points of the season.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden McDaniels - Another night in double figures McDaniels provided 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 104-99 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact McDaniels knocked down 50.0 percent of his field goals on limited attempts and also drilled a pair of threes. He's now hit two triples in three of his last four matchups and is averaging 13.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks over this brief span.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Shows no signs of rust Gobert amassed 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 104-99 loss to Dallas.
Impact Gobert missed Minnesota's last three contests while dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he didn't need much time to ease back into game action. He dominated on the glass and notched his fifth double-digit rebounding night in his last six games. It was also a good sign to see Gobert handle a full workload, and he actually tied his top mark of the season with 38 minutes.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Rivers - Posts efficient shooting night Rivers ended Wednesday's 104-99 loss to the Mavericks with 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes.
Impact Rivers has been deadly from beyond the arc of late, and that didn't change in Wednesday's performance. He scored nine of his 21 points from deep and has drilled three or more triples in four straight games. Rivers is now averaging 9.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 10 December appearances.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves won't go anywhere without each other "I can do anything," Gobert said. "It's just about what's best for the team."
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Minnesota visits Boston after Tatum's 41-point game
Boston hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves after Jayson Tatum scored 41 points in the Boston Celtics' 117-112 loss to the Indiana PacersDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Edwards has grown into a playmaker, and that should continue after Karl-Anthony Towns' return Anthony Edwards is a 21-year-old star, the fan favorite and the best at getting the most out of his Timberwolves teammates.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Mavs hit from long-range to win 104-99, ending Timberwolves' win streak at 3 games MINNEAPOLIS — The last time Dallas star Luka Doncic was on the Target Center floor he was hounded and harassed, relatively ineffective and i...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Team Effort: Balanced Scoring Leads Mavs Past Timberwolves The Dallas Mavericks got back to .500 with a big road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. It wasn’t easy, but a balanced...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Minnesota Timberwolves Fall To Dallas Mavericks, 104-99 | 12.21.22
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Doncic, Mavericks rebound to beat Timberwolves for split
Luka Doncic had 25 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-99 on Wednesday night to split the two-game setDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Full Game Highlights | December 21, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
A number of Timberwolves players are giving back during holiday season Tis the season for giving, and Timberwolves players are no exception this holiday season as they participated in a number of events and help...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Naz Reid - Not starting Wednesday Reid isn't in the starting five Wednesday against Dallas.
Impact After starting the previous three matchups, Reid heads to the bench with Rudy Gobert (ankle) returning. Reid has averaged 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.8 minutes off the bench this year.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Won't play Wednesday Anderson (back) won't play Wednesday against Dallas.
Impact Anderson will miss a second straight matchup while dealing with back spasms. The forward will likely be deemed questionable heading into the team's next contest Friday at Boston.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Good to go against Dallas Gobert is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks.
Impact Gobert has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday. The veteran big man will replace Naz Reid in the starting lineup after missing the last three games with a left ankle sprain.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
