A big game is coming up for the Western Conference on Sunday, March 15, as the Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The status of the star guard, Anthony Edwards, is in question heading into the game.
According to the Timberwolvesâ injury report, Edwards is dealing with right knee soreness. Heâs been dealing with the concern since heading into Fridayâs game against the Golden State Warriors.
Timberwolves Get Good Anthony Edwards News vs Thunder
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 122-101. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
As the Timberwolves prepare to take on the Thunder, the team received good news on the injury front: Edwards was going through his normal pregame routine. While that doesnât guarantee Edwards will suit up and play on Sunday, that is typically a strong indicator that suggests heâll manage to give it a go.
However, the Timberwolves still have the star guard as questionable on the 11:15 AM ET injury report.
As for the rest of the report, Joan Beringer, Enrique Freeman, Julian Phillips, and Zyon Pullin are all out on G League assignments.
High Stakes For Minnesota
GettyAnthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors.
The Timberwolves nearly entered the weekend on a five-game losing streak.
When they took on the Golden State Warriors on March 13, the Timberwolves were able to clear Edwards for the matchup and roll him out for 37 minutes. The star guard shot 13-22 from the field to score 42 points. He nearly secured a double-double with eight rebounds. Edwards added five assists, one steal, and one block to his stat line as well.
The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127-117, snapping the streak. They are now 41-26 heading into the Sunday afternoon matchup.
Sitting fifth in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are trailing the Houston Rockets by 0.5 games. The Los Angeles Lakers, who recently jumped into the third seed, are only one game ahead of Minnesota.
As for Minnesotaâs Sunday opponent, the Thunder remain the strongest in the conference. Theyâve controlled the first seed since the beginning, and continue to hold a three-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs.
Going into Sundayâs game, the Thunder are on a seven-game winning streak.
The two teams will tip off at 1 PM ET.
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