Wolves

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets preview: Ryan Anderson, Jordan McLaughlin questionable

Denver, meanwhile, is led by Nikola Jokic, who is averaging a triple-double this season.

By Chris Hine

February 4, 2023 at 11:53PM

Denver center Nikola Jokic is averaging 25 points, 11.1 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game. (David Zalubowski, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wolves Gameday

6 p.m. Sunday vs. Denver; BSN, 830-AM

Wolves update: Forward Kyle Anderson exited Friday's game because of back spasms and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game. The Wolves are 5-6 in games Anderson does not play... Guard Jordan McLaughlin, out since Dec. 9 because of a calf strain, is also questionable. ... Anthony Edwards is shooting just 37% over his past two games and is just 3-for-18 from three-point range. He has also committed 10 turnovers. The Wolves are 1-1 against Denver this season, with each team winning at home.

Nuggets update: For the second time in as many visit to Minnesota, the Nuggets will be on a back-to-back after playing in Denver the previous night. The Nuggets are 4-3 when playing on the tail end of back to backs. Their defensive rating rises from 113.1 points allowed per 100 possessions to 117.5 in those games. ... Nikola Jokic entered Saturday averaging a triple-double (25 points, 11.1 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game). Jokic was one of only two NBA players averaging more than 10 assists (Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is the other).