MIN vs BRK Dream11 Prediction: The Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets will square off in an exciting inter-conference matchup at the Target Center stadium tomorrow. This is the second meeting between the two teams this year; the Timberwolves prevailed in their first match, a close road victory of 96-94. The Timberwolves want to maintain their winning streak and pick up another victory.
The struggling Brooklyn Nets are looking to get back on track following a recent home loss. However, considering their difficult 8-17 away record, winning on the road won’t be simple.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves (39-17)
With seven wins in their previous ten games, the Minnesota Timberwolves have taken the first spot in the Western Conference league table, where they are currently dominating. Even though they recently suffered a home setback to the Bucks, their impressive 19-6 home record gives them optimism. The Timberwolves top the NBA in defensive efficiency, allowing opponents to score just 106.7 points per game, despite having an offense that is 20th in the league with an average of 113.8 points per game.
Leading the Timberwolves with remarkable averages of 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.2 three-pointers per game, is Anthony Edwards. Rudy Gobert contributes 12.7 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, completing a double-double. Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished the game with 22.6 points and 8.5 rebounds, and Mike Conley, who led the club with 10.5 points and 6.4 assists per game—the highest on the squad—are two more important players.
Brooklyn Nets (21-34)
With only four wins in their past 14 games, the Brooklyn Nets are now ranked 11th in the conference league table. They have interesting players this season, especially Mikal Bridges, who had a career-best performance, averaging 21.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game with an amazing 45.2% field goal percentage, despite their troubles.
Nonetheless, the Nets are ranked 24th in the NBA by scoring 112.1 points per game on average, while their defense is ranked 16th, giving up 115.7 points per game to opponents. Nic Claxton, a center who averages 12.0 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, is close behind Bridges. With an average of 20.6 points per game, a 42.8% field goal percentage, and a 34.3% three-point shooting accuracy, Cam Thomas adds punch.
MIN vs BRK Basketball Match Info
- Date: Sunday 25th February 2024
- Time:7:30 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location:1st Ave, Minneapolis
- Arena:Target Center
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets
MIN (Timberwolves): Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown Jr., Jaylen Clark, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Luka Garza, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin, Leonard Miller, Shake Milton, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore Jr., Daishen Nix, Naz Reid, Karl-Anthony Towns.
BRK (Nets): Royce O’Neale, Dariq Whitehead, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker IV, Trendon Watford, Ben Simmons, Armoni Brooks, Harry Giles III, Day’Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson, Cam Thomas, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton, Keon Johnson.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Injury Updates
MIN (Timberwolves): Jaylen Clark (Achilles)
BRK (Nets): Dariq Whitehead (Injured)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Head-Head
MIN (Timberwolves): 6 Games Won
BRK (Nets): 4 Games Won
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets Fantasy Picks
Points: Anthony Edwards (26.3) vs Mikal Bridges (21.4)
Rebounds: Rudy Gobert (12.7) vs Nic Claxton (10.0)
Assists: Mike Conley (6.4) vs Mikal Bridges (3.6)
Steals: Anthony Edwards (1.3) vs Dennis Smith Jr. (1.2)
Blocks: Rudy Gobert (2.1) vs Nic Claxton (2.2)
Free Throw%: Mike Conley (92.3) vs Cam Thomas (84.0)
Field Goal Percentage%: Karl-Anthony Towns (51.4) vs Lonnie Walker IV (46.7)
Three Point Percentage%: Mike Conley (44.1) vs Lonnie Walker IV (43.3)
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