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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) visit the Washington Wizards (4-7) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: DAZN MIN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Wizards vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBAFriday, January 8, 2027

Minnesota Timberwolves8-3

7:00 PM ETJan 8, 2027

Washington Wizards4-7

DateJan 8, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC

TVDAZN MIN

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesWashington Wizards

Points per game

118.1

108.1

Points allowed per game

107.0

113.4

8-3Record4-7

2nd in Northwest DivisionStanding3rd in Southeast Division

4-2Road record / home record2-2

WWWWLLast 5LLLLW

W4StreakL4

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesWashington Wizards

W4StreakL4

Points Against

107.0

113.4

7-3Last Ten Games3-7

Points Per Game

118.1

108.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.8

42.0

Assists Per Game

25.6

23.8

Blocks Per Game

5.1

5.5

Steals Per Game

8.6

7.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

1.0

Total Turnovers Per Game

15.9

14.9

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery

Out

Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery

Out

Washington Wizards

Tristan Vukcevic F · Hip - Pinched Nerve

Out

Reece Beekman G · Shoulder

Out

Justin Champagnie F · Foot - Not Specified

Out

Jamir Watkins G · Knee - Surgery

Out

Recent form

Minnesota TimberwolvesWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 115-100

Nov 6, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 115-109

Nov 4, 2026 · at Houston RocketsW 117-107

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 112-100

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-121

Washington WizardsLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsL 111-122

Nov 7, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 75-114

Nov 6, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksL 132-139

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Atlanta HawksL 105-120

Nov 2, 2026 · at Orlando MagicW 103-94

Season series

Series starts 1/8

Mar 14, 2027WSH 0, MIN 0

Jan 8, 2027MIN 0, WSH 0

Team pages

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule, roster and stats

Washington Wizards
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards?

The game is on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards?

TV: DAZN MIN.

What are the records of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards?

Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-3. Washington Wizards: 4-7.

Who is injured for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo. Washington Wizards: Tristan Vukcevic, Reece Beekman, Justin Champagnie, Jamir Watkins. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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