The Timberwolves basketball is back and there is good news amid their lingering injury woes. Heading into the All-Star break, the team had three of their starters along with a prominent role player from the bench on the report. Unfortunately, they added one player to the list even before the ASW break could get over. This time, it was a heavy blow because it was Anthony Edwards. Now, with four starters in the report, can the Minnesota side get any help for tonight’s match-up against the Houston Rockets?

Yes, the Wolves definitely will receive help. Let’s dig a little deeper to understand better. Ahead of the All-Star break, Ant-Man dealt with a nagging hip injury. However, unlike his teammates, it didn’t keep him from action. Despite his on-and-off trips to the injury report, Edwards managed to lace up. In fact, in the game against the OKC Thunder right before the break, the 23-year-old without the presence of Julius Randle, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, and Donte DiVincenzo defeated the lethal side.

Nonetheless, the Wolves couldn’t cherish the victory for longer, as Anthony Edwards sat out of the ASG dealing with a groin injury. But right when everyone thought the team’s post-season had come to a close, there came hope. Ahead of the Rockets game, the team listed the star guard in the Questionable category not for the groin injury but for the hip. Moreover, Coach Chris Finch also revealed that Edwards engaged “largely in full capacity” during Thursday’s practice. And the final update revealed that Ant-Man would play.

It’s undoubtedly a daunting mission to take on the thriving Rockets without the team’s core players. Especially with players like Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Dillon Brooks putting up fierce battles whenever they are on the floor. Let’s find out whether Edwards will receive any last-minute support to take on the H-Town force.

Will Rudy Gobert join Anthony Edwards to fight the Rockets?

It isn’t just about tonight’s game, but the rest of the regular season. Standing in the 7th seed with a 31-25 record, the team isn’t far away from losing the plot completely. With only 26 games left, the team has the pressure to make the most of it to evade the Play-in tournament.

Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the team has four of its core players on the injury report. Out of which, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo are far from returning to the court. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley have made significant progress during the break. They both were listed in the Questionable category for tonight’s game.

The French big man dealt with a back injury and missed a game before the break. Meanwhile, the veteran guard missed four games, dealing with a finger injury. Fortunately, Gobert seemed to have made quick progress, as The Athletic’s Jon Kawczynski expected the 4x DPOY to lace up for tonight. Conley, however, might miss a game or two before returning to the fold. 

On the other hand, Julius Randle, who is dealing with a groin injury, has made significant progress, as he was cleared to play 5-on-5 at the practice. At the same time, DiVincenzo (toe) has been working out and engaging in non-contact practice. The team will hope to get all of them back to full fitness before locking in for the final push. Will the short-handed Wolves win against the Rockets? Let us know in the comments.