Overview
- Anthony Edwards enters off a season-high-tying 41 points on 14-of-24 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three, in a 114-113 loss at Phoenix.
- Coach Chris Finch said the finish in Phoenix unraveled due to poor execution and turnovers, with Minnesota giving it away on three straight possessions and missing key free throws.
- Minnesota is 2-0 against Sacramento this season, winning 144-117 on Nov. 9 and 124-110 on Nov. 15 in NBA Cup group play.
- Sacramento just halted an eight-game slide with a 128-123 win at Denver and now plays without Sabonis because of a knee issue.
- The game is the second stop on a three-game road trip for the 10-6 Timberwolves, who visit NBA-leading Oklahoma City on Wednesday; Minnesota lists Terrence Shannon Jr. out with a foot injury.