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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards scores just 19 points in loss
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 4:44 PM
Anthony Edwards finished with 17 points (7-of-19 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Edwards hasn't scored less than 20 points in a game often this season, but this ended up being the second-straight game that he scored 17 points. On Friday, he only scored 17 because Minnesota won by 40 points, which justified that performance. This one was simply a poor night for him. The Timberwolves only have two more games this week, with a matchup with the Suns on Friday up next. Expect Edwards to have a big night against Phoenix; he has averaged 33.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, six assists, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and four triples in three matchups with the Suns this season. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert records 16/16 double-double vs. Pacers
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 4:30 PM
Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double on Monday with 16 points (8-of-12 FGs), 16 rebounds and three assists in a 119-103 loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: This was the second-straight double-double for Gobert, though it was on pace to be a much bigger night. He had eight points and 13 rebounds in the first half, but he wasn't able to add much to his rebounding total after the break. This was also the second-straight game that Gobert didn't record a block, which makes this the first time this season that he went consecutive games without swatting a shot. That isn't typical for Gobert, and he'll look to bounce back against the Suns on Friday. |
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Naz Reid Naz Reid scores 20 points off bench vs. Indiana
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 3:36 PM
Naz Reid provided a boost off the bench with 20 points (8-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers against the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Reid's production has been inconsistent since he was pushed back to the bench. However, when he's at his best, he can have scoring nights like this in limited minutes. He has scored at least 15 points in three of his last four games and at least 20 points in two of those. Unfortunately, after a three-game week last week, Minnesota only has two more games this week. The schedule has limited Reid's production more than his on-court play. They have three days off before playing the Suns on Friday. |
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Mike Conley MIN starting Conley, Ant, McDaniels, Randle, Rudy
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:40 PM
Alan Horton
Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will start against the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Conley will be back in the starting unit after coming off the bench on Friday. It was a one-time thing for Joe Ingles to start in front of his son. Conley will be back to playing his usual role against Indiana. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (thumb) available vs. Indiana
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:36 PM
Alan Horton
Anthony Edwards (thumb) is available to play against the Pacers on Monday.
Analysis: Edwards will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable. Edwards had 38 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks against Indiana in a loss last week and will look to have another big-time performance in the rematch. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (thumb) questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 11:06 AM
Alan Horton
Anthony Edwards (thumb) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Edwards has a laceration on his right thumb, hence his addition to the Timberwolves' injury report. Losing Ant-Man would leave a massive hole in the starting lineup. Donte DiVincenzo is the player most likely to fill the void if Edwards sits, and this would raise his fantasy ceiling. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will also have added fantasy value in this scenario. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert has double-double in win over Pelicans
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:26 PM
Rudy Gobert had 15 points (4-of-5 FGs), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals against the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: Gobert only took five shots from the field, but he was able to get to the foul line and make 7-of-8 free throw attempts. The 32-year-old center also pulled down 11 rebounds, earned a double-double and had three steals on the defensive end. Gobert still played 30 minutes despite Minnesota running away with a 41-point victory, a sign he's feeling much better after dealing with a back injury earlier this month. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle has 20/6/5 line in win over Pelicans
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:25 PM
Julius Randle had 20 points (7-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: Randle only played 25 minutes in the Timberwolves' blowout victory over the Pelicans, but he was still able to leave his mark on the game. The 30-year-old power forward had 20 points on 11 shots, which is the third time he's had at least 20 points in his last six games. He also pulled down six rebounds and dished out five assists. Perhaps more importantly, he managed to only commit two turnovers after totaling 10 turnovers over the previous two games. Minnesota is done for the week as they next take the court Monday against the Pacers. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards has 17 points, three threes in win
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:23 PM
Anthony Edwards had 17 points (6-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in the Timberwolves' 134-93 victory over the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: Edwards only had 17 points in 26 minutes as the Timberwolves blew out the Pelicans by 41 points Friday. The 23-year-old shooting guard briefly went to the locker room and was said to be dealing with a thigh issue in the first half. Edwards came back in the game, but didn't play a single minute of the fourth quarter with the game out of hand. The Timberwolves are off for the rest of the week before a Monday matchup with the Pacers. |
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Joe Ingles Joe Ingles starting in place of Mike Conley
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 1:36 PM
Timberwolves PR
Anthony Edwards, Joe Ingles, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will start against the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski reported that head coach Chris Finch is starting Ingles because his family is at the game. His son Jacob, who is autistic, sat through an entire game for the first time; the sensory overload of the arena had previously been too much for him. However, Ingles didn't see the floor. Finch is starting Ingles so that Jacob can see his dad play and start. It's unclear how much Ingles will play, and he is replacing Mike Conley in the starting lineup. Conley should still see close to his typical workload. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley hits four triples, scores 16 points
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 4:50 PM
Mike Conley logged 28 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans, finishing with 16 points (6-of-8 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Conley had his best offensive night in over a month, with the 16 points being the most he's tallied in a game since February 6. The veteran point guard has proven more valuable to the Timberwolves than to fantasy managers on most nights, but he has been a top 100 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as Conley continues to start ahead of Donte DiVincenzo, he can be a fantasy asset down the stretch. DiVincenzo finished Wednesday's loss with 11 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in 24 minutes. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle scores 17 points in loss to Pels
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 4:50 PM
Julius Randle shot 7-of-10 from the field in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans, scoring 17 points with three rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in 28 minutes.
Analysis: Randle shot the ball well on Wednesday but offered limited value in categories outside of points and field goal percentage. He has shot nearly 53 percent from the field over the past two weeks, but the combination of turnovers and limited defensive production has lowered his fantasy ceiling. While Randle will not be a player who provides excellent value in the steals and blocks, he can clean up the turnovers. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves with 29 points
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 4:49 PM
Anthony Edwards tallied 29 points (5-of-19 FGs, 15-of-17 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: On most nights when Edwards records a poor field goal percentage, his three-point shooting disappoints. That was not the case on Wednesday. While Edwards shot 4-of-10 from beyond the arc, he was a putrid 1-of-9 from two. A 15-of-17 night at the foul line salvaged the overall point total, and Ant-Man finished with a complete stat line. He'll look to clean some things up in Friday's rematch, which will also be Minnesota's final game of Week 20. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo his five triples, scores 19 PTS
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
Donte DiVincenzo amassed 19 points (7-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and five three-pointers in 32 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Despite returning to the bench on Monday, DiVincenzo still played 32 minutes in the overtime defeat. The Timberwolves guard has hit double figures in 10 straight games, with the 19 points scored against the Pacers tonight his most since March 2. Even on nights when Mike Conley is available, DiVincenzo can provide reliable fantasy value. Conley played 32 minutes, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers. |
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Naz Reid Naz Reid chips in with 21 points off the bench
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 5:12 PM
Naz Reid shot 9-of-16 from the field in Monday's loss to the Pacers, finishing with 21 points, four rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in 30 minutes.
Analysis: Reid bounced back on Monday after scoring 21 points on 8-of-26 shooting in his prior three games. The Timberwolves big man took on added responsibilities during the second half and overtime, as Rudy Gobert was ejected during the third quarter. Reid remains a consistently reliable player in fantasy leagues, but the bench role does lower his ceiling. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards scores game-high 38 points vs. IND
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 5:12 PM
Anthony Edwards finished Monday's overtime loss to the Pacers with 38 points (9-of-24 FGs, 19-of-20 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in 41 minutes.
Analysis: While Edwards's point total was good, he did a lot of heavy lifting at the foul line. The Timberwolves star shot 1-of-11 from beyond the arc, torpedoing his overall field goal percentage. However, fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the complete stat line, even with the poor shooting. With the Timberwolves finishing Week 20 with two games against the Pelicans, Edwards may be able to finish the week with a flourish. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert ejected during third quarter vs. IND
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 3:44 PM
Rudy Gobert was ejected from Monday's game against the Pacers with 7:57 remaining in the third quarter.
Analysis: Gobert and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard were ejected after getting into an altercation early in the third quarter. After Nembhard inadvertently hit Mike Conley in the face with an elbow, his drive to the basket was interrupted by a Gobert forearm. With the Pacers guard then throwing the ball at Gobert, both players were ejected. Rudy finished with three points, six rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 22 minutes. His exit means even more playing time for Naz Reid. |
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Mike Conley MIN starting Conley, Edwards, Jaden, Randle, Rudy
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 1:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will start Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Conley is back after sitting out Sunday's win over the Jazz for rest reasons. His return means Donte DiVincenzo heads to the bench, but standard league managers who have Donte rostered should hold onto him. He can still provide solid value as the sixth man. |
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Jaden McDaniels Jaden McDaniels tallies 20/12/2 vs. Jazz
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 3:29 PM
Jaden McDaniels scored 20 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) with 12 rebounds, two assists, a steal, two blocks, and two three-pointers against the Jazz on Sunday.
Analysis: McDaniels has scored at least 10 points in every game he's played in since February. The two-way wing is rebounding well and has posted 1.8 and 1.1 blocks per game in March. He'll look to keep up his prowess on both ends against the Pacers on Monday. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards drops 41 points on Jazz
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 3:19 PM
Anthony Edwards amassed 41 points (16-of-27 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, a steal, and five three-pointers against the Jazz on Sunday.
Analysis: Edwards has now gone over 40 points twice this month. The Timberwolves star has dominated the Jazz twice this season and will face the Pacers in the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday. He's scored at least 37 points in each of his previous two matchups with Indiana. |
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