Timberwolves vs Nets
Sat, Dec 27
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(20 - 11)
107
-
123
Nets
Nets
(9 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 30 | 33 | 23 | 21 | 107 |
| Nets | 33 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 123 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
28
7
2
Michael Porter Jr.
BKN | #17 | F
27
10
4
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 68% chance of winning the game
While Minnesota is the clear favorite at home with a 20-11 record, the potential absence of Anthony Edwards combined with Brooklyn's recent defensive surge and Cam Thomas's return creates a potentially tighter contest.
Key Analysis
- • Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is questionable with a shoulder injury, potentially removing nearly 30 points per game from the offense.
- • Brooklyn expects the return of leading scorer Cam Thomas, who has been out since November with a hamstring injury.
- • The Timberwolves have dominated this head-to-head matchup, winning six consecutive games against the Nets.
- • Brooklyn has won six of their last nine games, posting the league's best defensive rating (102.8) in December.
- • Minnesota holds a strong 12-5 home record and ranks 4th in the NBA in defensive efficiency.
- • If Edwards is ruled out, the Nets can upset by exploiting a Minnesota offense that relies heavily on his shot creation.
