The Brooklyn Nets (9-19) have been playing their best basketball of the season recently as they have significantly improved on the defensive end of the floor compared to how they began the season. Brooklyn is not only playing better on both ends of the floor, but they are also getting healthier. The Nets‘ next test comes in the form of visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-11) on Saturday and if you’re wondering how you can watch all the action live, you’ve come to the right place!
The Nets come into this game after a 114-106 win at the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday in which Brooklyn came out with a flurry thanks to forward Michael Porter Jr. scoring 25 of his 28 points in the first half. Porter went on to finish the game with five and two steals while rookie guard Egor Demin stepped up when the team needed him the most with 20 points and five assists during his 33 minutes on the floor.
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The Timberwolves enter this matchup following a 142-138 overtime loss at the Denver Nuggets on Thursday (Christmas Day) in which Minnesota had to make a massive comeback in the fourth quarter just to take the game into overtime. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Nets with a shoulder injury, dropped 44 points, six rebounds, and three steals to give his team the best chance to beat Denver.
Here is what you need to know to get ready for this matchup:
How To Watch
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Notable Injuries
Nets:Â OUT: Haywood Highsmith (knee), Ben Saraf (G League), Tyson Etienne (G League), and EJ Liddell (G League).
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Timberwolves:Â OUT: Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot). QUESTIONABLE: Mike Conley (rest) and Anthony Edwards (shoulder).
Probable Starting Lineups
Forward: Michael Porter Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets at Timberwolves game preview: How to watch, injuries, lineups