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The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Boston Celtics to Target Center on Saturday for a matchup of two teams holding identical 10-8 records. Both squads are looking to build momentum, but the path to victory may be complicated by the health report for one side. This game promises to test depth and resilience right from the opening tip. Let’s take a look at the injury reports and how they will affect this matchup.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Boston Celtics on Saturday, both entering at 10-8 and hoping to gain some breathing room in the standings. It should be a competitive matchup, but injuries could shift the balance, especially for one side. With depth and resilience likely to matter as much as star power, the health report becomes key. Here’s how the injuries could shape this game.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Are Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo playing tonight?

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter this contest with a significant advantage. Their injury report is completely clear. Not a single player is listed, meaning the entire roster is available for action. This gives head coach Chris Finch his full arsenal of players to deploy against a potentially shorthanded Celtics team. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are both ready to go without any restrictions.

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This full health comes at a crucial time for the Timberwolves, who are looking to snap a three-game losing skid. Their most recent loss was a 113-105 decision against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In that game, Anthony Edwards led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The team will be relying on his production and the energy of a home crowd to get back into the win column.

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The clean bill of health means the Timberwolves can stick to their regular rotations and game plan. They will look to exploit their interior size and defensive identity. With everyone available, the expectation is for a strong performance as they try to secure their first victory against a team with a winning record this season.

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Boston Celtics Injury Report: Are Jaylen Brown, Derrick White playing tonight?

The Boston Celtics face potential lineup challenges for this road game. The team has three key players on the injury report ahead of the matchup.

Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable due to low back spasms. This is the first game he could potentially miss this season. His absence would be a major blow given his role as the team’s leading scorer.

Derrick White, who is dealing with a calf contusion, remains probable, indicating he is very likely to suit up and play. Neemias Queta is also questionable as he continues to manage a left ankle sprain. The team has already ruled out Jayson Tatum for the long term as he rehabs from an Achilles tendon injury.

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The Celtics are arriving with some positive energy after a strong performance. They head to Minnesota after snapping the Detroit Pistons’ impressive 13-game winning streak with a 117-114 victory. That win showcased the team’s potential when at full strength. Jaylen Brown was a force in that game, putting up 33 points and 10 rebounds. Derrick White also contributed significantly with 27 points and seven boards. The team has found a rhythm, winning six of its last eight outings.

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Predicted Starting Line-Ups: Timberwolves vs Celtics

The predicted starting lineups for Saturday’s game are as follows.

Minnesota TimberwolvesBoston Celtics
Julius Randle (Forward)Payton Pritchard (Guard)
Jaden McDaniels (Forward)Derrick White (Guard)
Rudy Gobert (Center)Jaylen Brown (Forward)
Donte DiVincenzo (Guard)Jordan Walsh (Forward)
Anthony Edwards (Guard)Luka Garza (Center)

This matchup is a test of Boston’s next-man-up philosophy against Minnesota’s stability. The Celtics have to prove they can compete on the road even if a key piece is missing. For the Timberwolves, it is a prime opportunity to end their slump by leveraging their full, healthy roster. The result will hinge on which team better imposes its style of play from the opening whistle.

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