The Minnesota Timberwolves enter Monday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with several rotation notes that shape their frontcourt depth at Target Center.
Minnesota lists four players on the latest report. Donte DiVincenzo is cleared to play after suffering a facial injury that now requires protective masking.
Terrence Shannon Jr. remains unavailable with a left fifth metatarsal bone bruise, removing an athletic wing option from Chris Finch’s rotation. Enrique Freeman and Rocco Zikarsky are out on G League two-way assignments.
The Mavericks have not yet filed their official report. Their list is expected closer to tipoff, which is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Timberwolves arrive at 8-5 after splitting their last two outings. They posted a 124-110 win over Sacramento on November 14 and fell 112-123 to Denver on November 16.
Dallas sits at 4-10 through 14 games. The group halted its slide by edging Portland 138-133 on November 16, two days after falling 127-133 to the Clippers.
Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 27.3 points per game. Julius Randle supplies 25.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists as a secondary creator. Rudy Gobert controls the glass with 9.6 boards per night, and Jaden McDaniels adds 17.7 points from the wing.
Dallas relies on its young core for scoring. Anthony Davis leads the team in scoring with 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Cooper Flagg averages 15.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. P.J. Washington posts 15.2 points and 7.5 boards. D’Angelo Russell contributes 12.2 points and 4.9 assists, while Max Christie adds 12.9 points.
