Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Efficient from downtown in defeat
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Edwards chipped in 28 points (9-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and seven assists across 39 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Celtics.
The superstar extended his streak of games with 20-plus points to begin the season while setting a new season high in both rebounds and assists. The 23-year-old has been on a career-best pace from three-point range through 16 regular-season outings, averaging 11.1 attempts per contest. In four appearances since going 0-for-9 from beyond the arc, Edwards has shot 20-for-41 from downtown, averaging 28.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists across 39.0 minutes per game.
Gobert chipped in 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT) and 20 rebounds in 34 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Celtics.
Gobert set a new season best with 20 rebounds in a dominant performance on the glass, surpassing his previous season high in rebounds of 15 set on Nov. 8 against Portland. The big man has also chipped in a double-double in five straight outings, during which he has averaged 11.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks across 36.4 minutes per game. Gobert's rebounding and defensive presence have remained a strong positive for fantasy owners, though he has been limited to 6.4 shot attempts per game through 16 regular-season appearances, his lowest mark since the 2015-16 campaign.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Career-high performance in loss
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Dillingham provided 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one assist across 16 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Celtics.
Dillingham led the bench in scoring and set a new career high with 14 points in his second matchup recording 10 or more minutes. In the last two games, the rookie has seen an uptick in playing time due to Mike Conley (toe) being sidelined. Dillingham still has an uphill battle to carve out a significant role within the Timberwolves' rotation, though his performance Sunday bodes well for the possibility of more minutes moving forward.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Delivers 23 points in loss
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Randle registered 23 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-13 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Celtics.
The 29-year-old finished as the Timberwolves' second-leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards (28), though Randle did struggle from beyond the arc. The forward also secured his 12th game with 20-plus points across 16 regular-season outings. Over his last five games, Randle has averaged 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 37.2 minutes per game.
DiVincenzo will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Celtics.
The 27-year-old will replace Nickeil Alexander-Walker and make his first start of the season with Mike Conley (toe) sidelined. DiVincenzo has averaged 6.8 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 30.0 percent from the field across 23.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Not starting Sunday
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Alexander-Walker won't start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Mike Conley (toe) remains out for a second straight game, but after starting in the veteran's absence Thursday, Alexander-Walker will come off the bench in favor of Donte DiVincenzo on Sunday. As a reserve this season (13 games), Alexander-Walker has averaged 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.9 minutes per game.
Reid (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Reid suffered an apparent left knee injury in the loss to the Raptors on Thursday, but the injury wasn't severe enough to keep him sidelined from this marquee matchup against the reigning league champions. Reid, who scored a season-low two points in the loss to Toronto, is averaging 14.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game across 11 contests since the beginning of November.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Good to go against Boston
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Dillingham (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
Dillingham is set to play Saturday despite suffering a right ankle injury during Thursday's matchup with Toronto. With Mike Conley (toe) out, the rookie guard should receive increased playing time off Minnesota's bench.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't play Sunday
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Conley (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Conley is dealing with a sprained toe on his left foot, and while the injury shouldn't turn into a long-term absence, it'll be enough to sideline him for a second straight game. His absence will probably translate to Nickeil Alexander-Walker remaining as the starting point guard, while Donte DiVincenzo will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench as well. Conley's next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Reaches double figures off bench
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DiVincenzo amassed 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors.
DiVincenzo has started to find his groove off the bench for the Timberwolves, again providing a lift offensively on the second unit in Thursday's defeat. DiVincenzo finished as one of two Minnesota players with at least three threes and has now surpassed the double-digit scoring mark in two straight outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Strong from three as leading scorer
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Edwards notched 26 points (9-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to Toronto.
Edwards once again lifted Minnesota offensively and from deep in Thursday's contest, connecting on a game-best mark from three and leading all Timberwolves players in scoring during a losing effort. Edwards, who also tallied a pair of blocks and steals defensively, has connected on at least five threes in nine contests this season, including in two of his last three outings.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Tallies season high in defeat
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McDaniels registered 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors.
McDaniels stepped up for Minnesota in Thursday's contest, contributing offensively and on the glass in a well-rounded performance. McDaniels posted a new season high in scoring, surpassing the 20-point mark for the first time this year. Over his last three games, McDaniels has turned his game up a notch while averaging 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals per contest.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Contributes as starter in loss
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Alexander-Walker supplied six points (1-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors.
Alexander-Walker entered the starting lineup in Thursday's contest due to the absence of Mike Conley (toe). The former struggled from the field but managed to contribute on both ends of the court for Minnesota. Alexander-Walker has started two outings this season, averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Hurts knee late Thursday
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Reid appeared to suffer a left knee injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. He finished with two points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes.
Reid went down on the court in pain after he banged knees with the Raptors' Scottie Barnes while the two were pursuing a loose ball with 11 seconds remaining in the game. After being charged with a foul on the play, Reid checked out of the contest and was able to walk to the bench under his own power. The Timberwolves are off until Sunday in Boston, but it wouldn't be surprising if Reid was listed on the team's next injury report, which will be released Saturday.
Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Shut down with ankle injury
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Dillingham won't return to Thursday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain. He tallied two points (1-2 FG) and one assist in 10 minutes prior to departing.
Dillingham rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter and appeared to be in pain on the bench after the play. Donte DiVincenzo should serve as the Timberwolves' primary facilitator for the rest of the game with Dillingham done for the evening and with Mike Conley (toe) sitting out.
