The Minnesota Timberwolves return to action with another contest against the Detroit Pistons just four days after their season-worst loss. Minnesota looked out of sync throughout the game, going 27-for-85 from the field and 9-for-43 from three-point range, ultimately falling 109-87 in one of their most listless performances of the season. They will be looking to return the favor when they visit Little Caesars Arena, with the playoff positioning race in the Western Conference tightening.
The biggest storyline surrounding the matchup is the status of Anthony Edwards. The 24-year-old returned to the Timberwolves lineup against the Dallas Mavericks after missing six games due to right knee inflammation. In those six games, Minnesota went 2-4.
Edwards was still feeling the effects, struggling to move at full speed across the court. He shot 7-of-13 from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 17 points and four assists off the bench in a 124-94 win.
Edwards is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game, and his status won’t be revealed until pregame warmups. Chris Finch noted that the team’s medical staff has been diligent with Edwards’ return, so they are taking extra precautions to avoid further injury.
While Anthony Edwards could return if cleared to play, Minnesota will be without Jaden McDaniels for a third straight game due to knee patella and bone bruise.
Anthony Edwards Stats vs Detroit Pistons
Anthony Edwards has played 10 games against the Detroit Pistons, averaging 24.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists. He holds a 7-3 record in those matchups.
While Edwards missed the reverse fixture last week, he delivered two standout performances against Detroit last season. He scored a 53-point outing in a 119-105 road loss and 25 points in a 123-104 home win. Minnesota will have the upper hand if Edwards suits up and delivers a similar performance on Thursday.
The Timberwolves are currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 46-29 record. With seven games remaining on their schedule, they are pushing to break into the top four, sitting just half a game behind fifth place and two games behind the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets.
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