Backup point guard Mike Conley was also sidelined for Minnesota's game against Sacramento, the 19-year veteran's second straight absence due to a right Achilles injury. The short-handed backcourt meant another start for Bones Hyland, who has recently worked his way into the rotation.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-9) look for their seventh win in eight games when they host the struggling Sacramento Kings (6-19), who have lost two straight and six of seven, at Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday night.

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A recent blockbuster trade proposal suggested that the Clippers star James Harden might join the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Their 1.8 turnovers per contest in games defined as clutch are the most in the league. Per 48 minutes, the Timberwolves average a whopping 21.8 turnovers in the clutch. The next highest are the Clippers with 18.3 turnovers per 48.

Both teams were evenly matched at halftime, separated by just two points, with the Warriors leading the Timberwolves 63-61. Stephen Curry was the top scorer for the home side with 16 points, while Julius Randle took the lead for the Wolves with 19 points, followed by Naz Reid (14 points) and Jaden McDaniels (12 points).

Will the Bucks trade superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo? It seems inevitable, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are among the teams that are interested in potentially striking a deal, according to NBA Insider Chris Haynes.