Overview
- Minnesota’s Wednesday injury report ruled out Anthony Edwards for a third straight game with right knee injury maintenance and listed Mike Conley, Julius Randle, and Ayo Dosunmu out, with Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels questionable.
- The team upgraded McDaniels after clearing him for full-contact 5-on-5 work, signaling a near-term return from left knee patella tendinopathy after six missed games.
- Following Tuesday’s playoff-clinching win in Indiana, the Timberwolves are protecting regulars on the second night of a back-to-back as they sit in the West’s No. 6 slot.
- Orlando enters its final home game on a three-game win streak and could move ahead of the 76ers in the standings with a win, as Philadelphia does not play until Thursday.
- The Magic listed Wendell Carter Jr. as questionable with a nasal fracture and ruled out Jett Howard and Jonathan Isaac, while Franz Wagner was cleared to play after missing Monday.