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Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has seen his injury status downgraded for the game against the Indiana Pacers.

Edwards settled for threes on a night where he was successful inside the arc, going 6 for 8 on two-point attempts. That was the story of the game for Minnesota, who settled for a number of bad shot attempts against a defense that it traditionally could pick its attempt against.

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a thrilling NBA regular-season matchup on March 25, the Indiana Pacers showcased their offensive prowess by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103. This victory not only marked a complete season sweep over the Timberwolves but also clinched the Pacers' fifth consecutive win.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (40-31) and Indiana Pacers (41-29) were two of the biggest surprises in the NBA last season with each team reaching the Conference Finals. Fast forward to 2024-25, these teams had an epic overtime matchup last week and Monday night we get to see what they’ll do for an encore ( 7 ET, NBA League Pass ).

The Phoenix Suns may once again be without their star guard Bradley Beal in Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves are currently 20-15 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Pacers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. Indiana won the only meeting with Minnesota on March 17, 132-130 in OT. This is the final meeting of the season.