The Los Angeles Lakers look to keep their hot streak alive on Thursday night as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves, who may be without star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. The Lakers come off a highly-anticipated matchup against the Dallas Mavericks,

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks to pass the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center.

The Suns have lost 11 of the last 15 games while the Wolves are 5-8 since Feb. 1, though Minnesota has the injury excuse while the Suns don't. And Minnesota could be the closest they've been to full strength Sunday night since late January.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis provided an update on his recovery from injury. Davis has been absent from the hardwood after suffering a left adductor strain in his Mavericks debut against the Houston Rockets on Feb.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reeling, as they have lost four of their last five games to fall down to the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference standings. However, they finally got some good news on Sunday regarding star forward Julius Randle, who has missed the past 13 games with a right groin strain.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost six of their past eight games, but could get a boost on Sunday with Julius Randle expected to return to their lineup.