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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 122-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be in Michigan to play the Detroit Pistons.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 124-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Anthony Edwards finished with 17 points, two rebounds and four assists while shooting 7/13 from the field and 2/3 from three-point range in 23 minutes of playing time.
Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2025 in New York City. The Timberwolves won 116-99.
UPDATE: Anthony Edwards has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA).
For Thursday’s game, the Timberwolves have announced that Edwards will be listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Anthony Edwards (knee) questionable for Thursday.”
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after beating the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
Edwards is in the middle of another fantastic year with averages of 29.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 49.3% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range in 59 games.
He is in his sixth NBA season out of Georgia.
Timberwolves Right Now
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves will come into the matchup as the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-29 record in 75 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 21-15 on the road).
Following the Pistons, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Friday when they visit Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City.
Edwards has helped lead the Timberwolves to the NBA playoffs in each of the previous four years.
They have also reached the Western Conference finals two years in a row.
Pistons Ahead Of T-Wolves Visit
GettyCaris LeVert #8 and Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons celebrate in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Pistons are currently the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 55-21 record in 76 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and most recently beat the Toronto Raptors by a score of 127-116).
Following the Timberwolves, the Pistons will play their next game on Saturday when they visit the 76ers.
GettyHead coach J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons reacts during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 03, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Pistons are coming off a season where they ended a five-year postseason drought.
They lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar