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Final Injury Report for Suns-Timberwolves: Will Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid Play?

Final Injury Report for Suns-Timberwolves: Will Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference showdown.

Minnesota enters Tuesday’s game with a 41-27 record after losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30)

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In Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, Julius Randle led the way for the Timberwolves as he recorded 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Anthony Edwards added 19 points, six rebounds and five assists of his own.

Now Minnesota will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Suns in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Phoenix enters Tuesday’s contest with a 39-29 record after losing on the road to the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

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Devin Booker led the way for the Suns in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 40 points, three rebounds and six assists while Jalen Green recorded 21 points and seven rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Suns Injury Report: Will Grayson Allen Play?

For the Suns, they have four players listed on their injury report, including guard Grayson Allen.

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8)

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Phoenix has listed Allen as doubtful due to left knee soreness and he is expected to miss the second game of their back-to-back.

With Allen likely to be sidelined on Tuesday, Jordan Goodwin and Ryan Dunn could both be in line for increased roles.

The Suns have listed Haywood Highsmith as questionable due to right knee injury management and they may elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3)

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Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams have both been ruled out as they both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Timberwolves Injury Report: Will Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid Play?

On the other side, the Timberwolves have two players listed on their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Suns.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5)

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Minnesota has ruled out Edwards due to right knee soreness as he will miss his first game since January 26.

With Edwards sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland and Kyle Anderson could all be in line for increased roles.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11)

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The Timberwolves have listed Naz Reid as questionable due to a right shoulder contusion tat he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Thunder and he is in danger of missing his first game since February 22.

Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Suns and Timberwolves from Minneapolis at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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