Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.

The Detroit Pistons, who are closing in on securing the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 playoff seed, take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, another title contender. Anthony Edwards just returned to the Timberwolves from a two-week absence. The Pistons are still missing star guard Cade Cunningham.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced an update on Anthony Edwards before Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Tobias Harris has been a key contributor for the Detroit Pistons this season. Heading into Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 13.3 points on 46.1% shooting,

Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards is out of the running for some major awards and honors in the 2025-26 NBA season.

These Timberwolves vs. Pistons predictions have Minnesota bouncing back to upset Detroit after a no-show performance against the Pistons on Saturday.

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The Wolves will be missing Jaden McDaniels for sure, and Anthony Edwards is questionable. He last played March 15th, so it’s possible he comes back today. The Wolves are 4-2 in his absence.