After a solid three-game winning streak that began on Christmas, the Minnesota Timberwolves have now dropped their last two contests. Granted, they were matched up with arguably the two best teams in the league back to back, in the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics.
The Wolves also showed a solid amount of fight in both those games. They battled the Western Conference-leading Thunder up until a third-quarter slide gave OKC the edge, and Minnesota was leading Boston in the fourth quarter at home. The question of how to optimize the offense with certain lineups remains at the forefront of the Timberwolves’ approach, and making Anthony Edwards more comfortable should be a priority.
Minnesota will try to get back on track on the road against the Pistons on Saturday. Detroit will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back after defeating the Charlotte Hornets at home on Friday night, so the Timberwolves will come into this one with a rest advantage.
Timberwolves projected starting lineup vs Pistons
The usual starters are expected on Saturday against Detroit.
Mike Conley
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert
Timberwolves injury report
Josh Minott (illness) is questionable. Jaylen Clark (two-way), Rob Dillingham (right ankle sprain), Jesse Edwards (two-way) and Luka Garza (left ankle sprain) are all out against Detroit. Everyone else is available to play.
Pistons projected starting lineup vs Timberwolves
With Jaden Ivey now sidelined due to injury, Detroit may roll with Wendell Moore as a starter for the second game in a row.
Tobias Harris
Tim Hardaway Jr.
Jalen Duren
Cade Cunningham
Wendell Moore Jr.
Pistons injury report
Simone Fontecchio (personal reasons) and Jaden Ivy (left fibula fracture) are out against Minnesota.
How to watch Timberwolves-Pistons
Timberwolves vs Pistons will not be aired on national television. Wolves fans can tune in to the action on FanDuel Sports Network where Michael Grady and Jim Petersen will call the game.
For fans not located in the Twin Cities area, the game will also be available on NBA League Pass.
Timberwolves’ next five regular season games
Monday, January 6 vs LA Clippers (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Tuesday, January 7 at New Orleans Pelicans (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Thursday, January 9 at Orlando Magic (6:00 PM CT on NBA TV)
Saturday, January 11 vs Memphis Grizzlies (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)
Monday, January 13 at Washington Wizards (6:00 PM CT on FDSS)
