Wolves-Philadelphia game preview

7 P.M. VS. PHILADELPHIA • TARGET CENTER • FSN PLUS, 830-AM

Preview: And Timberwolves fans think this has been a difficult season so far? Try 0-for-the-season. The 76ers have yet to win, 0-17 out of the blocks. The 76ers have only won seven of their past 66 games dating to last season and haven't beaten a Western Conference opponent in 23 tries. The Wolves are coming off a 1-2 road trip and have lost five of their past six games while dealing with a slew of injuries. The Wolves will be trying to break a three-game home losing streak.

Players to watch: Wolves F Shabazz Muhammad is coming off his first career double-double vs. the Clippers. He has scored 46 points with 15 rebounds and five assists in his past two games. G Zach LaVine has scored in double figures in three of his past four games. F Andrew Wiggins scored 14 points Monday, reaching double figures for the first time in three games. 76ers F Nerlens Noel has scored in double figures in four of the past six games he has played. G Michael Carter-Williams has averaged 21.0 points, 11.5 assists and 10.5 rebounds his last two games.

Numbers: The Wolves have won the past five games vs. the 76ers. Ten of the 76ers' 17 losses have been by 10 or more points.

Injuries: Wolves G Ricky Rubio (ankle), G Kevin Martin (wrist), C Nikola Pekovic (ankle, wrist) and C Ronny Turiaf (hip) are out. 76ers F Nerlens Noel (right hip flexor) is probable. C Joel Embid (right foot), G Jason Richardson (left knee) and G Tony Wroten (right knee) are out.