The Washington Wizards travel to Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, November 19, with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Washington enters the matchup struggling at 1-12, while Minnesota holds a 9-5 record and aims to build on recent success.
Injuries could play a role in the contest. Alex Sarr is listed as questionable for the Wizards with left big toe soreness. The Timberwolves will be without Enrique Freeman and Terrence Shannon Jr., while Jaden McDaniels is questionable with a left wrist sprain. Donte DiVincenzo is available wearing a face mask, and Rocco Zikarsky remains out on a two-way assignment.
The Wizards rely on Sarr as their top scorer and rebounder, averaging 18.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Kyshawn George contributes 16.9 points, while CJ McCollum adds 16.3 points and 3.3 assists. Tyler Johnson provides 11.5 points per contest, and the backcourt pairing of George and Bub Carrington leads in playmaking with 4.6 and 4.4 assists per game.
Minnesota leans on Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle for offensive production, averaging 25.9 and 24.5 points per game, with Randle also contributing 7.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Rudy Gobert anchors the paint with 9.6 rebounds per contest, while McDaniels adds 17.5 points and 4.6 rebounds when healthy. DiVincenzo offers depth with 14.1 points and 3.4 assists per game.
Recent form favors the Timberwolves, who beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-96 on November 17, though they fell 123-112 to the Denver Nuggets two days earlier.
The Wizards have lost consecutive games, including a 129-106 setback against the Brooklyn Nets on November 16 and a 135-112 defeat at Houston on November 12.
The two teams have not met previously this season, making this the first 2025-26 regular-season encounter.
