The Timberwolves sit at sixth in the Western Conference with a 17-9 record, after winning 7 of their last 8 games.
They continue their home stretch with a Wednesday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
KSTP Sports was at Wolves practice on Wednesday and spoke with coach Chris Finch. He provided an injury update on All-Star Anthony Edwards, who’s missed the last two games.
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_Below is a preview of Wednesday’s game, courtesy of the Associated Press._
Memphis Grizzlies (11-14, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis takes on Minnesota in Western Conference action Wednesday.
The Timberwolves are 12-8 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota ranks ninth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 43.5 rebounds. Rudy Gobert leads the Timberwolves with 10.3 boards.
The Grizzlies are 11-8 in conference play. Memphis has a 5-9 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
The Timberwolves’ 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 14.5 per game the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 13.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 more made shots on average than the 12.0 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 23.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 4.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Santi Aldama is averaging 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Grizzlies.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 119.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.2 points per game.
Grizzlies: 6-3, averaging 116.9 points, 47.9 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.6 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Mike Conley: day to day (achilles), Anthony Edwards: day to day (foot).
Grizzlies: Ja Morant: questionable (ankle), John Konchar: out (thumb), Scotty Pippen Jr.: out (toe), Javon Small: out (toe), Zach Edey: out (ankle), Brandon Clarke: out (knee), Ty Jerome: out (calf).