Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons - News - January 11, 2023

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Kyle Anderson - Classified as questionable FridayAnderson (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt versus the Suns.

ImpactAnderson popped up on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Pistons and was ultimately ruled out because of the bug. It doesn't appear he's quite over the issue yet, so it will be worth monitoring how his status progresses over the day Friday. Austin Rivers could line up for another start if Anderson can't go.

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Taurean Prince - Questionable FridayPrince is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain.

ImpactPrince returned from a lengthy absence Jan. 4 against the Trail Blazers and has averaged 11.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.3 minutes per game over his last four appearances. It's unclear whether his sprained ankle is a significant concern, but Naz Reid would be a candidate to see increased playing time if Prince is unavailable.

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Anthony Edwards - Nets questionable designationEdwards is considered a question mark for Friday's game versus the Suns due to left hip soreness.

ImpactEdwards returned to Wednesday's game after leaving with a hip issue, but it doesn't appear he's escaped unscathed. The questionable designation leaves his status in the balance, and it should be monitored ahead of the 8 PM ET opening tip. If he can't suit up, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell would be the primary options to join the starting five.

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Jalen Duren - Remains sidelined FridayDuren (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.

ImpactDuren's absence streak will extend to four games due to a sore right ankle. The rookie big man's next chance to play is Sunday's matchup against the Knicks.

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Isaiah Stewart - Questionable FridayStewart (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.

ImpactStewart is listed as questionable Friday after missing the previous two games with left shoulder soreness. Nerlens Noel has started at center with both Stewart and Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined and could get another look at the spot if the pair -- Duren is already ruled out -- sit again.

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Nerlens Noel - Posts strong defensive numbersNoel finished with two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, four blocks, three steals and two assists across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 135-118 win over the Timberwolves.

ImpactWhile making his second consecutive start in place of Jalen Duren (ankle), Noel once again filled it up in the defensive categories while playing precisely 21 minutes. Even though the Pistons were also without Marvin Bagley (hand) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), head coach Dwane Casey chose not to overextend Noel, with Detroit instead opting for small-ball lineups when the veteran center was off the court. Noel proved that he didn't need big playing time to be a useful streamer for defensive stats, but his value may disappear as soon as one of Duren or Stewart is available to play.

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Isaiah Livers - Rejoins rotation WednesdayLivers (shoulder) logged 18 minutes off the bench and finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one block in Wednesday's 135-118 win over the Timberwolves.

ImpactThough the Pistons were without both members of their starting frontcourt (Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart) as well as Marvin Bagley (hand), Livers handled only a light role off the second unit in his return from a 20-game absence. Considering that Saddiq Bey (31 points on 10-for-16 shooting) and Nerlens Noel (four blocks, three steals) both performed well in place of Stewart (shoulder) and Duren (ankle), respectively, Livers may not see his role grow much even if Detroit remains shorthanded in the frontcourt Friday against the Pelicans.

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