What we know about Wednesday’s NBA games
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers head to Chicago to face off against Josh Giddey and the Bulls (8:00 p.m. ET, League Pass)
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies face off in a Western Conference clash. (8:00 p.m. ET, NBA TV)
Anthony Edwards (foot) and Ja Morant (ankle) will sit tonight, but there’s plenty of talent on these teams to fill those voids. Look for Julius Randle to take over for the Timberwolves and Jaren Jackson to lead the way for the Grizzlies.
Minnesota comes into this matchup winning seven of its last eight games, while Memphis has won three of its four.
Cleveland has traded off wins and losses in seven straight games, needing a win here to continue that stretch. As for Chicago, they’ve lost eight of their last nine outings.
8:08 PM / December 17, 2025
We’re Live in Minnesota and Chicago
We only have two games tonight, with Minnesota hosting Memphis and Chicago welcoming Cleveland to the Windy City.
The Timberwolves are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning seven of their last eight outings.
The Grizzlies have won three of their last four fixtures.
The Bulls are trying to end a slide where they’ve lost eight of their last nine games.
The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back after a loss to the Charlotte Hornets in their most recent outing.
Turned up for TUNE-IN. Catch #CLECHI on @FanDuelSN_CLE.
WATCH HERE: https://t.co/i3EBofkf0t @fuboTV | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/DDNbfFyUrq
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 18, 2025
LET’S GET IT.
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— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 18, 2025
7:55 PM / December 17, 2025
Grizzlies Starters
The injury bug has bitten Memphis, but this group has been balling out.
They come into this matchup winning three of their last four outings.
Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Scotty Pippen Jr, and John Konchar are all out for the Grizzles.
Youngsters like Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells should continue their strong seasons, while Jaren Jackson Jr and Santi Aldama will showcase their veteran presence.
Brandon Clarke is making his season debut, playing his first game since March.
They’re looking to beat a Minnesota team that’s won seven of its last eight games.
Starting 5️⃣ in Minnesota ⤵️
📺 @FDSN_Grizzlies / @NBATV pic.twitter.com/W4ef1halgj
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
.@brandonclarke23 is BACK pic.twitter.com/mqm47MYGib
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 18, 2025
7:44 PM / December 17, 2025
Bulls Starting Unit
Chicago will send out its usual starting five, with Josh Giddey looking to add to his career campaign.
The Aussie is averaging 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game.
They face the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8:00 p.m. ET on League Pass
Giddey, Coby, Ice, Matas, and Vooch start us off vs. Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/CGOeWtsbNw
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 18, 2025
SPIDA 🆚 GIDDEY. CAVS 🆚 BULLS.
CLE/CHI I 8:00pm/et, NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/qZ0meus4xL
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
7:35 PM / December 17, 2025
Wolves Starting Five
The Timberwolves face the Memphis Grizzlies in less than 30 minutes!
Minnesota has won seven of its last eight outings.
Bones Hyland will enter the starting lineup for Anthony Edwards (foot).
Look for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to take over in ANT’s absence.
the five at the crib. pic.twitter.com/rKE9LbRrjh
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 18, 2025
The @Timberwolves are winners of 7 of their last 8 games 👀
Watch Naz Reid & Jaden McDaniels get loose as Minnesota hosts Memphis at 8:00pm/et on NBA TV!
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— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2025
7:13 PM / December 17, 2025
Cleveland Looks Ready to Roll
The Cavaliers will have a tough task tonight when they travel to face the Bulls.
Donovan Mitchell has been performing at an All-Star level once again, averaging 30.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
Cleveland will be without Evan Mobley (calf), but Jarrett Allen made his return to the lineup on Sunday.
Windy City Walk-ins. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/ipxJSeaQdK
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 17, 2025
7:02 PM / December 17, 2025
Grizzlies in the Building
Memphis will be without Ja Morant tonight, but they have plenty of firepower without him.
The Grizzlies come into this matchup winning three of their last four outings.
They face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are looking for their eighth win in their last nine outings.
Jaren Jackson Jr is coming off one of his best games of the season, collecting 31 points, four rebounds, four assists and five blocks in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
midweek hoops coming right up. pic.twitter.com/9R9GeRDBfb
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 17, 2025
In Northern Territory 🌲 pic.twitter.com/uCTK3xxqnj
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 17, 2025