Overview
- Both teams enter at 2–3, with Minnesota 0–2 in games without Anthony Edwards this season.
- Edwards remains sidelined by a hamstring injury and is expected to miss at least another week.
- The Hornets list Brandon Miller (shoulder), Josh Green (shoulder) and Grant Williams (knee) as out, while Minnesota has Jaylen Clark questionable.
- Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels have taken on the scoring load for the Timberwolves as rebounding and defensive consistency remain focal issues.
- Tipoff is 6 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center, with television coverage on FanDuel Sports Network – North and availability on NBA League Pass.