Timberwolves vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Minnesota Timberwolves (29-25) play against the Sacramento Kings (36-36) at Golden 1 Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 9, 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 0, Sacramento Kings 0 (10:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sacramento …

The Minnesota Timberwolves (29-25) play against the Sacramento Kings (36-36) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 9, 2022

Minnesota Timberwolves 0, Sacramento Kings 0 (10:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
the new guys in town 👑 
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/ksTSMHcWro10:07 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
10 minutes until tip… here’s 10 minutes of @Domantas Sabonis career highlights 🍿
youtube.com/watch?v=JEvBKo…9:51 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Tonight’s Starting Lineup Powered by @Verizon ⤵️
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Justin Holiday
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Chimezie Metu
👑 @Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/ebaquw8zjj9:45 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Patrick Beverley (Right Ankle Sprain) is OUT vs. Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/GTKjJTbdw09:41 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I don’t know much about the ins and outs and Xs and Os of the shooty hoops, but with Sabonis playing, I don’t think the recent Wolves defense is going to cut it tonight. – 9:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Domantas Sabonis and Justin Holiday are both starting for the Kings in their debut games. – 9:33 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Domantas Sabonis will start tonight in his Kings debut.
Starters:
Fox, Holiday, Barnes, Metu and Sabonis – 9:31 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 2/9:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Domantas Sabonis – 9:31 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Timberwolves:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Domantas Sabonis – 9:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Wolves-Kings Round Two
KAT under 41.5 pts + rebs + asts
– That’s a huge number
Barnes over 16.5 pts
– Lack of wing defenders w/out Pat Bev
Vando over 8.5 rebs
– Had 11 in 20 mins last night
Holmes under 11.5 pts + under 7.5 rebs
– Shrinking role, maybe Sabonis – 9:30 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is officially IN tonight – 9:27 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Hearing Domantas Sabonis will start at center for the Kings tonight. – 9:24 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Former Pacers Domantas Sabonis and Jeremy Lamb warming up for tonight’s debut with their new Sacramento Kings team. pic.twitter.com/LR3PuFcmaJ9:20 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Domantas Sabonis will make his Kings debut tonight as Sacramento takes on Minnesota in about an hour. – 9:05 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb are all available to play vs. Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/gzodd5mmEK9:04 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis and Jeremy Lamb getting some pregame work in Sacramento. Just received word they will play for the Kings tonight vs. the Timberwolves. Justin Holiday is available as well. pic.twitter.com/lmHyRLGsGr9:03 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
All three new Kings players Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb and Justin Holiday are officially available to make their debut and play tonight in Sacramento. – 9:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch says the Timberwolves still have needs going into the deadline, and that they’ll address that “if something pops”.
But he also said they’re focused on the chemistry of this group. “We’re not necessarily looking to do anything significant,” Finch said. – 9:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb are all available to play vs. the Timberwolves. – 9:00 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb are all available according to the Kings. – 9:00 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kings say Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb are all available to play vs. Minnesota. – 9:00 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The trade has cleared. Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb and Justin Holiday are all available. – 9:00 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Learn how to make the 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲🍹
@CrownRoyal Cocktail of the Game | https://t.co/aYI6Dl0RSC pic.twitter.com/B04xRc8pql9:00 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A good indication there newest Kings will play tonight. pic.twitter.com/UI81JqegRi8:55 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Thinking back to the first game Beasley and Juancho played after being traded to the Wolves and how much energy they brought to a bad team. Kings fans might not like the deal right now, but Sabonis could come right in and play really well tonight. – 8:55 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Jeremy Lamb has joined Domantas Sabonis on the court. pic.twitter.com/ojq1kYVIgV8:50 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Finch said Beverley being out has nothing to do with a re-aggravation or new injury. Just managing his workload on a back to back. “Just kind of being cautious,” he said. – 8:50 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis has come out onto the floor for pregame. pic.twitter.com/AVrkrtVi5N8:46 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
We have a Sabonis sighting: pic.twitter.com/HAr7SUFmWQ8:45 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Complete Timberwolves injury update from Chris Finch…
Anthony Edwards GAME-TIME DECISION
D’Angelo Russell IN
Patrick Beverley OUT
Taurean Prince IN
Naz Reid IN
Josh Okogie IN – 8:36 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards will be a game-time decision, Finch says. – 8:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch says Patrick Beverley is OUT tonight. – 8:32 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch says Patrick Beverley is OUT tonight – 8:32 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
In yet another in a long line of highly questionable moves, the Sacramento Kings acquired my draft rights from the LA Clippers and ultimately decided to stash me in Arizona. – 8:32 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
“I just want to continue to inspire people back home and let them know their dreams aren’t far-fetched at all.”  
@Chimezie Metu reflects on the hoop dreams in Nigeria that blossomed into an NBA career 🇳🇬🏀 #BlackHistoryMonth #HearOurStories pic.twitter.com/OZRm0kTl5v8:30 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley and Moe Harkless are both out tonight. – 8:28 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Moe Harkless and Marvin Bagley will not play tonight. – 8:28 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Marvin Bagley III and Maurice Harkless are both out for the Kings tonight. – 8:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Alvin Gentry said Richaun Holmes will play tonight for the Kings against the Timberwolves.
Holmes did not play last night, due to personal reasons. – 8:20 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Alvin Gentry says “we will find out soon” if Domantas Sabonis will play tonight against the Timberwolves
I’ve heard the Kings new players have cleared their physicals but the Pacers new players have not yet cleared. So the wait is if those physicals clear in the next 90 minutes – 8:20 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Richaun Holmes is available tonight. – 8:18 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Richaun Holmes is available tonight for the Kings. – 8:17 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Alvin Gentry said there’s no answer yet on if the new Kings players. But said we should know soon. There’s a plan A and plan B. Richaun Holmes will play tonight – 8:17 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb and Justin Holiday are a gametime decision tonight. Still waiting for trade to be completely finalized. – 8:17 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The status of Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb for tonight’s game is still TBD, according to interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry. “We should now soon,” he said. – 8:17 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The kid can shoot 🎯
@Justin Holiday has hit 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 3-pointers over the last two seasons 🔥👌 pic.twitter.com/5pPmvFR2va7:34 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
From earlier: a few notes on Evan Fournier, Kings, Julius Randle (whose averaging 30 pts, 10.7 reb, 6.7 assists, 41% from 3 in last 3 games), Tom Thibodeau/Cam Reddish/front office: sny.tv/articles/knick…7:04 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Want to join the Kings on court for the National Anthem?
The first 10 @golden1cu members to stop by the Louder Together Booth at Sec. 120 before tonight’s game will get an exclusive “Anthem Flag” experience! pic.twitter.com/GeqAWQBxkS7:00 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Two weeks ago, budding star Tyrese Haliburton vowed to “make it work” after the Kings were routed by the Celtics.
Sacramento traded the second-year guard to the #Pacers anyway.
“Indiana is definitely getting a good one. They’re getting a great one.” indystar.com/story/sports/n…6:27 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
For the first time in Kings history, Sacramento adds a multi-time All-Star via trade.
READ MORE 📝 | https://t.co/Q6SUkC5lGD pic.twitter.com/F1rqCPjvSA5:40 PM

Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
New Group Chat w/ @Rob Mahoney and @BigWos: Assessing the Lakers panic meter (again) before the deadline; second-guessing the Sabonis and McCollum deals; and some quick deadline predictions: open.spotify.com/episode/4nvcmu…5:23 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The Pacers have traded Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb in recent days.
Will Myles Turner be next or will the Pacers keep the 25-year-old big man? basketballnews.com/stories/bucks-…5:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
For those asking, Richaun Holmes is not currently listed on the injury report after missing last night’s game due to personal reasons. There is no word on his availability. I’ll talk more about this situation coming on on @DLoAndKC at 2:30. – 5:21 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Moe Harkless is listed as doubtful for tonight’s Kings/T-Wolves game. Marvin Bagley is questionable. Terence Davis is out. No word yet on the trio of Sabonis, Lamb and Holiday. – 5:08 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
As fans and media criticized the Kings’ trade, many NBA decision-makers were doing the same thing.
“I don’t get it at all. How Tyrese was made available is beyond me.”
“The Kings are the worst.”
“What are the Kings doing? There has to be another trade.” basketballnews.com/stories/nba-de…5:05 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Marvin Bagley III (ankle) is questionable and Maurice Harkless (ankle) is doubtful for Kings vs. Timberwolves tonight. The Kings still don’t know if Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb will be available. – 4:45 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Buddy Hield is on his way to the #Pacers
Former #Kings Assistant Coach Larry Lewis tells @talkhoops and @ReggieTheus what Buddy Hield brings to Indiana #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/9uDPG75yXC4:44 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Kings-T-Wolves injury report:
Minnesota: Beverley, Edwards, Okogie, Prince, Reid and Russell are questionable.
Kings:
-Bagley is questionable
-Harkless is doubtful
-Davis is out – 4:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Haliburton is the only 2nd year player in NBA history to average 14+ PPG, 7+ APG on 40+ 3P%.
Good job, Kings.
(Submitted by @jeremey__w) pic.twitter.com/yHw3fKClH54:32 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Tim Duncan has more wins (regular season and playoffs) than 5 franchises.
1,158 — Tim Duncan
1,134 — Hornets
1,066 — Raptors
1,050 — Timberwolves
932 — Grizzlies
746 — Pelicans
(Submitted by @srtgoinfast) pic.twitter.com/0WS2Qc8Lsq4:19 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Jordan McLaughlin in 2022:
45 assists
1 turnover
(Submitted by @DillonLoft) – 4:17 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime with @Danny Leroux has added over 200 members over the last few days! Join up and you can get our analysis of the CJ and Sabonis/Haliburton blockbusters, plus our analysis of the trade deadline exclusively for subscribers! duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join4:00 PM