Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
This is a non‑conference matchup between two playoff‑positioned teams, each sitting sixth in their respective conferences. The 76ers won the previous meeting 135–108 on February 23.
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
Johni Broome — OUT (knee)
Joel Embiid — Day‑to‑day (illness)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jaden McDaniels — OUT (knee)
Anthony Edwards — OUT (knee)
These absences are significant: Edwards is Minnesota’s leading scorer, and Embiid’s status dramatically affects Philadelphia’s interior presence.
Team Statistical Profile
Minnesota Timberwolves (46–30)
6th in Western Conference
117.8 PPG scored, 114.1 PPG allowed (net +3.7)
26.1 assists per game (6th in West), led by Julius Randle (5.1 APG)
Road record: 21–16
Philadelphia 76ers (42–34)
6th in Eastern Conference
116.6 PPG scored, 116.7 PPG allowed (net –0.1)
50.1 paint points per game, led by Maxey’s 11.3 PPG in the paint
Home record: 21–17
Recent Team Form
Timberwolves — Last 5 Games
L–W–L–W–W (from sports card)
Last game: 124–94 win over Dallas, shooting 53.1% FG and forcing 16 turnovers.
Defense held Dallas to 34.8% FG.
76ers — Last 5 Games
W–L–W–W–L (from sports card)
Last 10 games: 7–3, averaging 121.4 PPG on 48.4% FG.
Philadelphia is playing its best offense of the season entering this matchup.
Key Player Matchups
Tyrese Maxey (PHI)
Scored 39 points in the last meeting vs. Minnesota.
Leads the 76ers’ paint scoring and initiates most half‑court actions.
Anthony Edwards (MIN) — OUT
Had 28 points in the previous matchup.
His absence shifts scoring responsibility to Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
Julius Randle (MIN)
21.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG
Coming off a 24‑point, 64.3% FG performance vs. Dallas.
VJ Edgecombe (PHI)
16.1 PPG on 44% shooting
Emerging as a reliable secondary scorer.
Series History
76ers lead season series 1–0, winning 135–108 on Feb. 23.
Maxey (39 pts) dominated; Edwards (28 pts) led Minnesota.
Betting Trends
76ers: 7–3 in last 10, scoring 121.4 PPG.
Timberwolves: 6–4 in last 10, allowing only 107.2 PPG.
Philadelphia won the previous matchup by 27 points.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves 233.5
Philadelphia Sixers – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 2, 2026
