Karl-Anthony Towns missed his second consecutive game due to a sprained right thumb, sidelining him from the matchup against the New York Knicks, his former team. The Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game that marked Towns' absence, which began after he sustained his injury during a loss to the Detroit Pistons. In his absence, Jericho Sims filled in as the starting center for the Knicks.

Additionally, Donte DiVincenzo was unable to play due to a sprained left big toe, which he suffered during a game against the Golden State Warriors. DiVincenzo had recently joined Minnesota's starting lineup and had been performing well prior to his injury.