Jordan McLaughlin of the Timberwolves joins Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards on the injured report for the Bulls game.

31/03/2024 Raymond Chicago Bulls 0

Several important Timberwolves players are listed as injured for their game against the Bulls.

Following their thrilling victory against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will have a packed Sunday night. The Wolves will try to get revenge on the Chicago Bulls for their earlier meeting this year when they host them. The Bulls played well with Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond, and Coby White fired hot shots from outside the arc to cut the halftime lead to 22 points. It was a hard, come-from-ahead loss. Down the stretch, a couple Timberwolves are hurt, though. Jordan McLaughlin, a point guard, joined Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert on the Timberwolves’ injured report.

Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin joins Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert on injury report vs. Bulls

Jordan McLaughlin has been great for Timberwolves

It seemed likely that the Timberwolves would alternate between Mike Conley and Monte Morris as the only point guards in Minnesota’s lineup after acquiring Morris after the trade deadline. Still, Chris Finch has kept Jordan McLaughlin on as a pace-setter. The Wolves have been able to pick up the tempo of play, force more turnovers, and experiment with more playmaking by putting him in lineups with Morris and Conley.

McLaughlin has averaged over 16 minutes per game over the last six Timberwolves games, and he has taken full advantage of the chance. With an absurd shooting split of 61.8% FG, 64.0% 3P, and 100% FT, J-Mac is averaging 6.2 points, suggesting he should be in the starting lineup for the rest of the regular season. He is, however, rated as questionable for the Bulls game on Sunday. With a left shoulder contusion included on the injury report, Minnesota may be without their spark plug guard off the bench.

Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert remain on injury report

Both Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards, who are classified as questionable, are still nursing injuries that have been bothering them for the past few weeks. Edwards is still classified as doubtful despite dislocating his left middle finger. Earlier in March, during his poster jam over Utah Jazz forward John Collins, he sustained an injury. The standout guard for the Timberwolves hasn’t actually missed any time because of the disruption yet.

Ant hasn’t been quite consistent since he suffered the injury. Edwards is averaging 20.6 points per game in those five games, and he has only made one field goal of more than 43 percent. He was unable to score 20 points in two out of those five competitions. Edwards may be feeling the effects of his relocation, but it’s still possible that he will suit up against the Bulls on Sunday night.

Rudy Gobert did miss a few games on the Wolves’ road trip earlier this month due to a sprained left rib. But ever since coming back, Gobert has dominated. The defensive mainstay of the Timberwolves is still racking up double-doubles left and right. Over the past five games for Minnesota, the Frenchman has averaged 13.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. With his most recent production,ClutchPoints expects Gobert to be ready to roll against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night barring any last-minute changes