Timberwolves vs 76ers
Sun, Feb 22
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(35 - 22)
108
-
135
76ers
76ers
(30 - 26)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 26 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 108 |
| 76ers | 35 | 33 | 26 | 41 | 135 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
28
9
3
Tyrese Maxey
PHI | #0 | G
39
3
8
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are poised to dominate a fatigued, short-handed 76ers squad playing on the second night of a back-to-back without Joel Embiid.
Key Analysis
- • Philadelphia is at a severe rest disadvantage, playing the second leg of a back-to-back after a loss to New Orleans last night.
- • The 76ers are missing key stars Joel Embiid due to a knee injury and Paul George due to suspension, depleting their scoring options.
- • Anthony Edwards enters the game with hot momentum after scoring 40 points in Friday's win over the Mavericks.
- • Minnesota holds a strong 20-10 home record and boasts the league's 7th best defensive rating.
- • The 76ers have lost four consecutive games, struggling defensively by allowing 117 points per game over their last ten.
- • Philadelphia must rely heavily on Tyrese Maxey to score efficiently against Minnesota's top-tier perimeter defense to have any chance of an upset.
