Philadelphia 76ers at Minnesota Timberwolves
· National Basketball AssociationEdwards leads Minnesota against Philadelphia after 44-point performance
Philadelphia 76ers (21-39, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29, ninth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
Timberwolves -13; over/under is 223.5
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts the Philadelphia 76ers after Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 116-98 win against the Phoenix Suns.
The Timberwolves have gone 16-14 at home. Minnesota has a 9-10 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The 76ers are 10-18 in road games. Philadelphia gives up 113.6 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.6 points per game.
The Timberwolves average 112.1 points per game, 1.5 fewer points than the 113.6 the 76ers give up. The 76ers average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards is averaging 27.6 points, six rebounds and 4.6 assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 18.5 points over the last 10 games.
Paul George is scoring 16.5 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 17.1 points and 2.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 4-6, averaging 114.1 points, 44.6 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.5 points per game.
76ers: 1-9, averaging 108.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.5 points.
INJURIES
: Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: out (back), Julius Randle: day to day (groin).76ers: Jared McCain: out for season (meniscus), Paul George: day to day (groin), Eric Gordon: out (wrist), Tyrese Maxey: day to day (back), Kelly Oubre Jr.: day to day (illness), Joel Embiid: out for season (knee), Kyle Lowry: day to day (hip).
Regular Season Series
Series starts 3/4
Matchup Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle, PF | Day-To-Day | Mar 3 |
| Rudy Gobert, C | Out | Mar 3 |
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Edwards, F | Day-To-Day | Mar 3 |
| Tyrese Maxey, PG | Day-To-Day | Mar 3 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr., SG | Day-To-Day | Mar 3 |
| Paul George, F | Day-To-Day | Mar 3 |
| Kyle Lowry, PG | Out | Mar 2 |
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PHXGame Information
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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2024-25 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston |
43 | 18 | .705 | - | W1 |
 New York |
40 | 20 | .667 | 2.5 | W3 |
 Brooklyn |
21 | 39 | .350 | 21.5 | L4 |
 Philadelphia |
21 | 39 | .350 | 21.5 | L1 |
 Toronto |
19 | 42 | .311 | 24 | W1 |
2024-25 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
50 | 11 | .820 | - | W4 |
 Denver |
39 | 22 | .639 | 11 | L1 |
 Minnesota |
33 | 29 | .532 | 17.5 | W1 |
 Portland |
28 | 34 | .452 | 22.5 | W1 |
 Utah |
15 | 46 | .246 | 35 | L2 |
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