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Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Terrence Shannon Jr. sustained a foot injury with the Iowa Wolves in the G-League against Rio Grande Valley in the third quarter. However, according to the medical team, the hooper will have to be out for 2-4 weeks. And with that, let’s look into what’s happening with the Cavaliers.
First, we have Issac Okoro who suffered a right AC joint injury in the 3rd quarter against the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 16. Because of this, the hooper had to miss a couple of matches and is on
“day-to-day” status against the Wolves. Meanwhile, Evan Mobley is listed as questionable due to right calf soreness which was sustained against the Miami Heat.Well, they are left with their last two injuries, both of which are
“out.” Their wing Emoni Bates is out, having undergone arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, which he sustained against the Grand Rapids Gold. Last is Luke Travers, who is also “out,” but the reason is not out yet. However, with the injury reports complete, let’s take a closer look at the depth charts for both teams heading into this matchup.Depth chart and potential lineups: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Timberwolves Depth Chart:
PG | Donte DiVincenzo (DD) | Mike Conley | Rob Dillingham | Tristen Newton | Anthony Edwards |
SG | Anthony Edwards | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Donte DiVincenzo (DD) | Joe Ingles | Terrence Shannon Jr. (O) |
SF | Jaden McDaniels | Josh Minott | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Donte DiVincenzo (DD) | Joe Ingles |
PF | Julius Randle | Naz Reid | Joe Ingles | Leonard Miller (DD) | Jaden McDaniels |
C | Rudy Gobert | Naz Reid | Julius Randle | Luka Garza | Leonard Miller (DD) |
Cavaliers Depth Chart:
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PG | Darius Garland | Caris LeVert | Ty Jerome | Donovan Mitchell | Craig Porter Jr. |
SG | Donovan Mitchell | Max Strus | Sam Merrill | Caris LeVert | Isaac Okoro (DD) |
SF | Dean Wade | Isaac Okoro (DD) | Georges Niang | Max Strus | Jaylon Tyson |
PF | Evan Mobley (DD) | Georges Niang | Dean Wade | Isaac Okoro (DD) | Max Strus |
C | Jarrett Allen | Evan Mobley (DD) | Tristan Thompson | Dean Wade | – |
Potential lineup between Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves | Cleveland Cavaliers | |
PG | Donte DiVincenzo or Mike Conley | Darius Garland |
SG | Anthony Edwards | Donovan Mitchell |
SF | Jaden McDaniels | Dean Wade |
PF | Julius Randle | Evan Mobley or Georges Niang |
C | Rudy Gobert | Jarrett Allen |
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Head-to-head records of the last 10 Timberwolves-Cavaliers games
H2H analysis allows us to dive deeper, giving us a clearer pattern in their rivalry. It highlights trends, such as which team has a better edge in specific situations. Below, we list the last ten games between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers (6-4 record).
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