The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an interconference showdown.
Minnesota enters Wednesday’s game with a 47-32 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road on Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Pacers, Ayo Dosunmu led the way for the Timberwolves as he recorded 24 points and five rebounds while Bones Hyland added 19 points, four rebounds and seven assists of his own off the bench.
Now Minnesota will try to grab another victory on Wednesday as they face off against the Magic in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Orlando enters Wednesday’s contest with a 43-36 record after defeating the Detroit Pistons at home on Monday night.
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Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 31 points, five rebounds and three assists while Desmond Bane recorded 25 points and three rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Timberwolves Injury Report: Will Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle Play?
For the Timberwolves, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle.
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Minnesota has ruled out Edwards due to right knee injury maintenance as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
The Timberwolves have also ruled out Randle due to right hand soreness as they will elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
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Mike Conley has also been ruled out due to rest while Dosunmu is sidelined due to right calf injury maintenance.
Rudy Gobert has been listed as questionable due to rest and he is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 22.
Jaden McDaniels has also been listed as questionable and there is a chance he could return from a six-game absence due to left knee patella tendinopathy.
Magic Injury Report: Will Wendell Carter Jr., Jett Howard Play?
On the other side, the Magic have four players listed on their injury report, including both Wendell Carter Jr. and Jett Howard.
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Orlando has listed Carter Jr. as questionable due to a nasal fracture that he suffered in Monday’s victory over the Pistons.
If Carter Jr. is sidelined, Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner could both be in line for increased roles.
The Magic have also listed Jamal Cain as questionable due to a left calf contusion and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 12.
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Howard has been ruled out due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his third consecutive contest while Jonathan Isaac remains sidelined with a left knee sprain.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Timberwolves and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. ET.
