The Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Monday, with the game starting at 8 p.m. ET. This game marks the conclusion of the season series, with the Timberwolves currently leading 3-0. This contest is included in a busy NBA schedule that includes six games.
Portland, with a record of 17-42, finds itself just above the bottom of the Western Conference standings. His last outing saw him pick up a 107-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Saturday. Anfernee Simons was a standout performer, dropping 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, including a 44.4 percent success rate from beyond the arc.
On the other hand, Minnesota, with a record of 42-19, is in second place in the Western Conference. The Wolves’ recent game ended in a close 89-88 loss to the LA Clippers, marking their first back-to-back in a series.
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Despite the loss, Anthony Edwards shined, scoring 27 points, five rebounds and two assists, as well as three steals. Edwards’ shooting was outstanding, making 45.0% of his shots from the field and 30.0% from 3-point territory.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report for March 4
The Portland Trail Blazers listed seven players on their injury report. SF Jerami Grant (quadriceps) is questionable, while C Deandre Ayton (hand) and SG Matisse Thybulle (left hip) are questionable.
PG Scoot Henderson (adductor), SG Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen), PG Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) and C Robert Williams (right knee) are out.
What happened to Scoot Henderson?
Promising Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson is expected to miss additional games with left adductor strain, extending his absence from the court, team officials confirmed Tuesday.
The fullback, who has already been out for five games, will not take part in the team’s next away match.
Henderson, the Trail Blazers’ third overall pick, has not participated in any basketball activities since his injury on Feb. 15, according to coach Chauncey Billups.
The Trail Blazers are taking a cautious approach to Henderson’s recovery, emphasizing the importance of his long-term health and development rather than immediate game participation.
His inaugural season was marred by injuries, including a sprained ankle and a sprained foot, which had previously kept him sidelined for a total of 11 games.
Minnesota Timberwolves injury report for March 4
THE Timber wolves reported that shooting guard Jaylen Clark was sidelined with an Achilles injury and was out indefinitely. All other players on the roster would be available for selection on Monday.
