NBA Game Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves (3-3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (0-6)

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Venue & Match Details

Stadium: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET

Broadcast: Peacock (exclusive NBA Monday)

Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves:

Anthony Edwards (hamstring) – Out (missed last three games)

Brooklyn Nets:

Haywood Highsmith (knee) – Out

Danny Wolf (ankle) – Day-to-day

Drake Powell (ankle) – Questionable

Player Matchups

Julius Randle (MIN, 30 PPG in last 3 games without Edwards) vs. Michael Porter Jr. (BKN, 17 PPG, 17 REB last game): Randle has carried Minnesota’s scoring load, while Porter Jr. provides Brooklyn’s size and rebounding.

Rudy Gobert (MIN, 14 PTS, 15 REB vs. CHA) vs. Nic Claxton (BKN, 19 PTS vs. PHI): Interior battle between elite rim protectors and rebounders.

Mike Conley (MIN) vs. Cam Thomas (BKN, 29 PTS vs. PHI): Veteran floor general against Brooklyn’s streaky scorer.

Team Form

Minnesota Timberwolves:

Last 5: W–L–L–W–L

Offense: 114.2 PPG (22nd NBA)

Defense: 119.0 PPG allowed (18th NBA)

Shooting: 47.8% FG, 38.7% 3PT

Brooklyn Nets:

Last 5: L–L–L–L–L

Offense: 105.1 PPG (bottom 5)

Defense: 120.8 PPG allowed (29th NBA)

Shooting: 43.7% FG, 34.4% 3PT

Series History

2024–25 Season: Minnesota swept Brooklyn 2–0.

Recent Trend: Timberwolves have won 4 straight vs. Nets.

At Barclays Center: Wolves won their last two visits.

Betting Trends:

Timberwolves: 1–6 ATS in last 7 overall.

Nets: 3–3 ATS this season despite 0–6 SU.

Over has hit in 4 of 6 Nets games.

Minnesota’s offense has improved without Edwards, averaging 120+ in last 2 games.

Game Odds

Minnesota Timberwolves            – 8.5

Brooklyn Nets                                   226.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 2, 2025