Latest Karl-Anthony Towns update is BAD NEWS for Timberwolves ahead of Lakers matchup
The Minnesota Timberwolves could be without Karl-Anthony Towns for their play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking less likely to replicate their play-in success from last year after Karl-Anthony Towns‘ involvement tonight seems unlikely. The Timberwolves are already without star big man Rudy Gobert through suspension, and now KAT has been listed as questionable for tonight. Trevor Lane Tweeted – “The Timberwolves list Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable for tomorrow’s game due to a right calf strain.”
Karl-Anthony Towns was also listed as questionable for his last few games but did end up featuring. However, Minnesota cannot be confident even with Towns, as their defense is exposed without Rudy Gobert. Minnesota signed Rudy to improve their defense as Towns does not play defense. Without Towns, the Wolves will rely on Anthony Edwards as their main outlet.
Their play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight is not a do-or-die one, as if they lose, they would get another shot against the winner of the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City thunder. If Karl-Anthony Towns does not play tonight he could return for their next play-in game and look to secure their playoff matchup against the #1 seed Denver Nuggets.
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves enter their play-in matchup as heavy underdogs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -400 favorites to beat the Timberwolves tonight, with Gobert suspended and KAT listed as questionable. Los Angeles has momentum going into this game, as the Lakers have won nine of their last 11 games. The Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 128–117 on Sunday. Minnesota finished the season with a three-game winning streak as well.
The Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 113-108 on April 9 in their last regular season game to secure the 8th seed. The Pelicans and Wolves were tied for seeding, and the winner would gain the extra advantage of being the eighth seed, making it a crucial matchup for both teams. Minnesota got the win on the back of 30 points from Karl-Anthony Towns, who would look to pass the fitness test and show up tonight.
However, Anthony Edwards is no one to sleep on as Minnesota is used to upsetting LA teams like they did last year with the Los Angeles Clippers. Anthony Edwards is a spectacular scorer and an incredible dunker with a dependable jumper on the outside. The Georgia product averaged 4.4 assists per game while leading the team in scoring (24.6) and steals (1.6) this season.
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