Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-45) will take on Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves (37-29) in part of the Wednesday NBA slate.
Despite being without Anthony Edwards for a variety of recent games, the Timberwolves have continued to win. In fact, they enter this matchup with a five-game winning streak.
It has been another losing for the Thunder as they continue to build for the long-term. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been scoring at an elite level as of late and will have to carry the load once again with many key teammates set to be sidelined again.
There is a major disadvantage the Thunder face down low without a regular center available. Karl-Anthony Towns should be able to have a big game as a result.
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The focus for the Timberwolves remains to do what they can to catch the Denver Nuggets for sixth in the Western Conference despite knowing it’s probably out reach.
How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves:
Date: Wednesday, March 9
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV Channel: Bally Sports Oklahoma (Thunder) & Bally Sports North (Timberwolves)
Injury Report for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Luguentz Dort – out (left shoulder surgery), Derrick Favors – out (lower back soreness), Josh Giddey – out (right hip soreness), Ty Jerome – out (sports hernia), Tre Mann – out (left ankle sprain), Mike Muscala – out (right ankle surgery), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl – out (third metatarsal fracture), Kenrich Williams – out (left knee sprain)
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Jaylen Nowell – probable (nasal contusion), D’Angelo Russell – questionable (bilateral hamstring soreness), Jarred Vanderbilt – questionable (left quad contusion), Taurean Prince – questionable (back spasms), Anthony Edwards – questionable (left patella tendinopathy), Patrick Beverley – questionable (right ankle soreness)
Projected Starting Lineups for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder Projected Starting Lineup: G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G Theo Maledon, F Aaron Wiggins, F Darius Bazley, C Isaiah Roby
Minnesota Timberwolves Projected Starting Lineup: G Patrick Beverley, G D’Angelo Russell, F Anthony Edwards, F Jaden McDaniels, C Karl-Anthony Towns
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