Prime-time match-ups headline Thursday’s slate because the Nuggets journey to Milwaukee to face Giannis Antetokounmpo whereas Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves journey to Los Angeles to face LeBron James and Luka Dončić:
Mitchell Robinson debut on the horizon
In high information from this night, Mitchell Robinson (ankle) might make his season debut Friday vs. Memphis. The 26-year-old is recovering from a collection of ankle and foot accidents. He can be notable addition for the Knicks within the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s (knee) incoming multi-week absence in addition to the large workloads that Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Cities endure.
Mitchell Robinson has now been upgraded to questionable and appears to make his Knicks season debut as early as Friday in opposition to the Grizzlies, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/xTvPUwLD5N
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 27, 2025
Key Storylines for the Evening 🍿🍿
- This 12 months’s third matchup of Minnesota vs. Dončić will happen for the primary time in Purple and Gold. It’s a brand new chapter to a budding rivalry after the Slovenian phenom ended Minnesota’s playoff run within the Western Convention Finals final 12 months.
- Denver and Milwaukee will match up for the primary time this 12 months. These groups final performed one another in February of 2024, with Antetokounmpo registering 36 factors, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, three steals and two blocks in a 17-point victory.
- The Warriors are 6-1 since including Jimmy Butler and can look to proceed their momentum versus the Magic.
