Timberwolves Seek to End Losing Streak Against Kings

Minnesota aims for a turnaround in the NBA Cup as Sacramento deals with key injury concerns.

Minnesota Timberwolves have lost three consecutive games, struggling with defensive consistency despite a full-strength roster.
Sacramento Kings are favored by 1.5 points but face uncertainty with DeMar DeRozan likely out due to a back injury.
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with an impressive 27.8 points per game, supported by Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.
Kings recently improved their 3-point shooting, achieving 53.6% in their win over the Phoenix Suns, but still rank low overall.
The matchup marks the first NBA Cup group stage game for both teams, with Sacramento holding a slight edge in recent form.