Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Injury Report – Friday, March 8, 2024
In this matchup, the Timberwolves took a defeat with a final score of 113-104. When it comes to distributing the rock, the Minnesota Timberwolves accrued 25 dimes. Cleveland was substandard when you look at shooting, averaging 50.0% on shots inside the perimeter.
Timberwolves vs Cavaliers Stats Comparison for the Game
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Boxscore Comparison | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Field Goals Made | 38 |
| 94 | Field Goals Attempted | 88 |
| 41.5% | Field Goal Percentage | 43.2% |
| 31 | 2-Point Field Goals Made | 27 |
| 64 | 2-Point Field Goals Attempted | 54 |
| 48.4% | 2-Point Field Goal Percentage | 50.0% |
| 8 | 3-Pointers Made | 11 |
| 30 | 3-Point Attempts | 34 |
| 26.7% | 3-Point Percentage | 32.4% |
| 18 | Free Throws Made | 26 |
| 22 | Free Throws Attempted | 36 |
| 81.8% | Free Throw Percentage | 72.2% |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Boxscore
| Player | PTS | AST | REB | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | 34 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 0.556 | 7 | 11 | 0.636 | -9 |
| Anthony Edwards | 19 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 0.259 | 0 | 7 | 0 | -20 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 13 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0.455 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 | -15 |
| Kyle Anderson | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0.556 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -15 |
| Mike Conley | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0.364 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -10 |
| Rudy Gobert | 7 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0.429 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| T.J. Warren | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0.25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Boxscore
| Player | PTS | AST | REB | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 34 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 0.5 | 2 | 10 | 0.2 | 19 |
| Jarrett Allen | 33 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 0.474 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Georges Niang | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0.6 | 4 | 7 | 0.571 | 26 |
| Caris LeVert | 15 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 0.333 | 2 | 6 | 0.333 | 18 |
| Isaac Okoro | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Sam Merrill | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.222 | 2 | 8 | 0.25 | -6 |
Timberwolves Game Highlights
- Minnesota was below par when you look at shooting the ball, averaging 26.7% on shots from distance.
- Minnesota shot 41.5% for field goal% (39 of 94) and 19.1% for their FT/FGA rate.
- They notched 7 rebounds on the offensive end and 45 boards.
- The Timberwolves recorded 12 TOs and 8 shots from 3-point land.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves earned 22 foul shot attempts and contributed 18 free throws.
- They earned 30 3P attempts and contributed 8 shots from 3-point land.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves tallied 104 points and amassed 45 boards.
Cavaliers Game Highlights
- The Cavaliers accumulated 46 rebounds and contributed 7 steals.
- The Cavaliers compiled 10 second chance rebounds and collected 8 blocks.
- They totaled 38 FGs and 27 assists.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers compiled 27 assists and 113 pts.
- They recorded 26 shots from the free throw line and 34 shots from distance.
- Cleveland hit 32.4% on 3-point shots (11 of 34) and 72.2% from the line.
- Cleveland made 49.4% for their effective FG% and 43.2% for field goal rate (38 of 88).
- When examining snagging boards, the Cleveland Cavaliers amassed 46 rebounds.
Timberwolves Injuries for this Game
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark is listed as out after injuring his achilles. This will keep him out until Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Monte Morris is on the injury list as a game time decision after enduring a hamstring injury. He is expected to be out until Sunday, March 10, 2024. Monte Morris has taken part in 359 contests in his NBA career and tallied 9,002 mins in those matchups.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as out because he endured a knee injury. This will keep him out until Saturday, April 20, 2024. He has a tally of 6,205 boards in total so far in his pro basketball career by pulling in 4,618 on the defensive end and 1,587 of the offensive variety.
Cavaliers Injuries for this Game
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome is listed as out because he injured his ankle. This is expected to keep him out until Friday, March 22, 2024. Sitting with an eFG% of 51.0%, he has additionally collected 229 fouls and 133 turnovers.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is listed as out because he injured his ankle. He hopes to come back on Friday, March 22, 2024. He earns 3.0 dimes, snags 9.6 rebounds and accounts for 16.8 per 36 minutes.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is listed as out while waiting out his suspension. He is expected to be out until Saturday, March 16, 2024. Thompson has buried 1,287 of his 2,149 shot attempts from the free throw line, putting him at a clip of 59.9%.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus is listed as out because he endured a knee injury. He will remain sidelined until Monday, March 11, 2024. Strus has tallied a 80.9% rate at the free throw line by making 199 out of 246 shots.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is listed as out because he endured a knee injury. This is expected to keep him out until Monday, March 11, 2024. He has amassed a 51.0% shooting percentage of by knocking down 2,724 out of his 5,344 shots.