Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (April 3, 2026)

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. ET. Both teams are still fighting for better playoff positions, so this game matters for seeding.There is extra attention on this matchup because of injuries. Both teams have key players dealing with issues, and their availability may decide the game. It also feels like a playoff-type contest, with strong guards and big men on both sides.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury report (April 3, 2026)

Philadelphia is 42-34 and has two players on the injury report. Joel Embiid is day-to-day with an illness after missing the last two games. He is still averaging 28.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists this season.

Rookie Johni Broome is out with a knee injury.Other players like Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Quentin Grimes, and VJ Edgecombe are expected to play.

Minnesota is 46-30 and also has two players listed. Jaden McDaniels is out with a knee injury, which hurts their defense. Anthony Edwards is questionable with a knee issue. He leads the team with 29.3 points per game and is one of the top scorers in the league.

If he cannot play fully, Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu will take on more scoring.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Updated rosters heading into April 3

Minnesota is built around Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle. Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu handle the guard roles. Players like Naz Reid, Kyle Anderson, and Bones Hyland add depth.Philadelphia still depends on Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Paul George plays a key role on the wing. If Embiid does not play, Andre Drummond will take over at center.

The bench includes Cameron Payne and Kelly Oubre Jr.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-head recap and recent result

The last time these teams met was on February 22, 2026. Philadelphia 76ers won 135-108. Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and had seven assists. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points for Minnesota.Overall, the 76ers have a slight edge in past meetings, but games between them are usually close.

Team stats comparison (2025-26 season)

Key matchups and what will decide the game

If both stars play, Anthony Edwards against Tyrese Maxey will be the main battle.

Both are among the top scorers in the league. Inside, Rudy Gobert against Joel Embiid could decide control near the basket.Minnesota has better rebounding numbers and shoots well from three at 36.9%. Philadelphia relies more on its guards for scoring but has struggled on defense, especially with rebounds.The game will likely depend on whether Edwards and Embiid play. If either player misses out, it will change how the game looks. Health could be the biggest factor as both teams move closer to the playoffs.