Anthony Edwards Faces Setback Before Warriors Showdown
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to host the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. This matchup occurs on January 26, 2026, following the Warriors’ convincing 111-85 victory over Minnesota just a night prior. The Timberwolves enter this game on a disappointing five-game losing streak and are eager to perform well at home.
Anthony Edwards Faces Setback Before Warriors Showdown
Fortunately for Minnesota, star player Anthony Edwards is slated to participate in tonight’s game. His name is not on the injury report and any concerns regarding a previous right foot issue have been addressed. Edwards played without limitations in the last game, where he tallied an impressive 32 points and 11 rebounds.
Injury Reports
- Timberwolves Injury Report:
- Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out (Left foot abductor hallucis strain)
- Enrique Freeman: Out (G League two-way)
- Rocco Zikarsky: Out (G League two-way)
- Warriors Injury Report:
- Jimmy Butler III: Out (Right ACL tear, season-ending)
- Seth Curry: Out (Left sciatic nerve irritation – back)
- Jonathan Kuminga: Out (Left knee bone bruise/soreness)
- De’Anthony Melton: Out (Left knee – injury management)
Player Statistics
| Player | Games Played (GP) | Points (PTS) | Rebounds (REB) | Assists (AST) | Blocks (BLK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 37 | 29.7 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| Julius Randle | 46 | 22.3 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 0.2 |
| Stephen Curry | 37 | 27.3 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 0.4 |
| Jimmy Butler III | 38 | 20.0 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 0.2 |
Head-to-Head Record
The all-time regular season series sees the Warriors leading with a record of 77-58 over 135 games. Notably, Minnesota eliminated Golden State in the 2025 Western Conference Semifinals with a decisive 4-1 victory. In the current season, both teams have each claimed one win against the other. Minnesota won their first encounter on December 12, 2025, 127-120, before the Warriors responded emphatically in the most recent match.
The action kicks off tonight at 8:00 PM, as both teams look to secure a vital win.