Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is out due to knee surgery.

Rookie Anthony Edwards stepped up, scoring 44 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

The victory pushed the Timberwolves to the top seed in the Western Conference with a 44-19 record.

Minnesota faces the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 8, 2024, with both teams missing key players.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN and available for streaming on fuboTV.

Despite being underdogs, the Timberwolves boast a strong recent record, including dominance over the Cavaliers.

Analysts suggest factoring in Anthony Edwards for NBA DFS lineups, indicating his rising value.