Through 3 Quarters
Fans are certainly getting their money’s worth as the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Brooklyn Nets have combined for 197 points three quarters in. Minnesota has emerged as the frontrunner and is ahead of Brooklyn 102-95.
Point guard D’Angelo Russell has led the way so far for the Timberwolves, as he has 23 points and eight assists. Brooklyn has been led by point guard Kyrie Irving, who so far has 20 points and four assists along with four boards.
Brooklyn has been used to carrying a lead into the fourth quarter lately, so we’ll see how they respond to the deficit.
Who’s Playing
Brooklyn @ Minnesota
Current Records: Brooklyn 29-16; Minnesota 22-23
What to Know
After two games on the road, the Minnesota Timberwolves are heading back home. They will take on the Brooklyn Nets at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Target Center after having had a few days off. Minnesota hasn’t won a game against Brooklyn since Dec. 30 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought.
The contest between the Timberwolves and the Atlanta Hawks last Wednesday was not a total blowout, but with Minnesota falling 134-122 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. Minnesota was up 42-26 at the end of the first quarter but couldn’t hold on to the lead. A silver lining for them was the play of point guard D’Angelo Russell, who had 31 points and five assists.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn didn’t have too much trouble with the San Antonio Spurs on the road this past Friday as they won 117-102. The Nets’ point guard James Harden did his thing and dropped a triple-double on 37 points, 11 dimes, and ten rebounds. The Beard now has eight triple-doubles this season.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Timberwolves are expected to win a tight contest. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.
Brooklyn’s victory lifted them to 29-16 while Minnesota’s loss dropped them down to 22-23. We’ll see if the Nets can repeat their recent success or if Minnesota bounces back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Bally Sports – North
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $47.00
Odds
The Timberwolves are a 3-point favorite against the Nets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Timberwolves as a 2.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Minnesota have won eight out of their last 13 games against Brooklyn.
- Dec 03, 2021 – Brooklyn 110 vs. Minnesota 105
- Apr 13, 2021 – Brooklyn 127 vs. Minnesota 97
- Mar 29, 2021 – Brooklyn 112 vs. Minnesota 107
- Dec 30, 2019 – Minnesota 122 vs. Brooklyn 115
- Oct 23, 2019 – Minnesota 127 vs. Brooklyn 126
- Nov 23, 2018 – Minnesota 112 vs. Brooklyn 102
- Nov 12, 2018 – Minnesota 120 vs. Brooklyn 113
- Jan 27, 2018 – Minnesota 111 vs. Brooklyn 97
- Jan 03, 2018 – Brooklyn 98 vs. Minnesota 97
- Jan 28, 2017 – Minnesota 129 vs. Brooklyn 109
- Nov 08, 2016 – Brooklyn 119 vs. Minnesota 110
- Mar 05, 2016 – Minnesota 132 vs. Brooklyn 118
- Dec 20, 2015 – Minnesota 100 vs. Brooklyn 85
Injury Report for Minnesota
- Jordan McLaughlin: Game-Time Decision (Covid-19)
- Patrick Beverley: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for Brooklyn
- Paul Millsap: Out (Personal)
- Nicolas Claxton: Out (Hamstring)
- Joe Harris: Out (Ankle)
- Kevin Durant: Out (Knee)
