Monday, February 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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6.3Worth It

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Minnesota
Timberwolves-76ers Matchup: Maxey Needs to Shine in Embiid's Absence
The 6th-seeded Timberwolves host the 6th-seeded 76ers in a game where Joel Embiid is out with injury. Fans will closely watch Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey, with the latter needing to step up in the absence of Embiid and the suspended Paul George.
Best for: Timberwolves fans and those wanting to see Maxey take over.
Score Breakdown
Stakes34/30
Star Power15/15
Performances/20
Clutch Factor/35
Standout Players
Anthony Edwards(Minnesota Timberwolves)-
Tyrese Maxey(Philadelphia 76ers)-
Karl-Anthony Towns(Minnesota Timberwolves)-
Rudy Gobert(Minnesota Timberwolves)-
Key Factors
- •Tyrese Maxey needs to elevate his game with Joel Embiid and Paul George out.
- •Anthony Edwards will look to continue his strong season and lead the Timberwolves to victory.
- •The Timberwolves, in good form, will try to extend their winning streak at home.
- •The struggling 76ers will look to end their losing streak without their two main players.