Philadelphia 76ers (41-22) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (34-32)
March 7, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves +2.5; Over/Under: -
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 114.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 33 points and 4.1 assists, while James Harden is averaging 22.1 points and 10.6 assists. Tyrese Maxey is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 115.6 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.8 points and 5.3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden McDaniels is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t as good as they are at home on the road, and they’re dealing with some injuries to role players. The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting Austin Rivers back, they’re finding ways to finish games, and this is a big home game for them to build their confidence. I picture the crowd showing up in a big way and players to be pumped for this one. The Timberwolves should have some energy in this contest. I’ll grab the free bucket.
