Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Available for Monday
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DiVincenzo (face mask) will play Monday against the Nets.
DiVincenzo is listed as available after taking a shot to the face during Saturday's game against the Hornets. The guard is off to a strong start to the campaign with averages of 13.5 points, 3.8 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Returns Saturday
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DiVincenzo (face) returned to Saturday's game against the Hornets with 3:57 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
DiVincenzo took an elbow to the face early in the second quarter but quickly returned to the bench before checking back in. The 28-year-old guard appears good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Exits to locker room Saturday
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DiVincenzo exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent facial injury in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Hornets, Jack Borman of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
DiVincenzo caught an elbow to the face and headed back to the locker room with 10:54 remaining in the second quarter. If the 28-year-old guard is unable to return, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon are candidates for an uptick in minutes the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Fills in with 14 points
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DiVincenzo notched 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 116-115 loss to the Lakers.
DiVincenzo had an efficient game while Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels enjoyed the spotlight. Additional support from Rob Dillingham and Bones Hyland should also populate this spot over the next couple of weeks. However, DiVincenzo has a firm hold on a starting role for now, as Mike Conley was coming off the bench to begin the season before moving into a starting role following an injury to Anthony Edwards (hamstring).
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Quiet in 20 minutes
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DiVincenzo chipped in seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 win over the Trail Blazers.
DiVincenzo has replaced Mike Conley as the starting floor general to begin the 2025-26 campaign, but he got off to a rough start Wednesday with six turnovers in 20 minutes. Mike Conley was just as quiet in 13 minutes, and it's unlikely the Timberwolves pivot away from DiVincenzo after just one poor showing. DiVincenzo is a strong per-minute fantasy producer in assists, steals and three-pointers, and he does have some solid appeal going forward if he holds onto this job.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: To begin season as starter
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DiVincenzo will be the starting point guard for the Timberwolves moving forward, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
DiVincenzo will replace Mike Conley as the starting floor general to begin the 2025-26 campaign. Conley will remain a vital piece for Minnesota, but as a reserve. DiVincenzo started 10 regular-season games last season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game, shooting 44.1 percent from the floor and 42.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Off injury report
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DiVincenzo (rest) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
DiVincenzo was held out of the preseason finale along with most of the notable players on his squad. He could have a major role in the regular-season opener if Anthony Edwards (back) ends up getting ruled out.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Taking seat in exhibition finale
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DiVincenzo (rest) is out for Friday's preseason finale against Philadelphia.
The combo guard will join the rest of Minnesota's key players on the bench Friday. DiVincenzo should be ready to roll for Wednesday's season opener against the Trail Blazers.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Suiting up Thursday
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DiVincenzo (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
DiVincenzo was held out of Monday's matchup for rest purposes. He's been deployed as both a starter and off the bench so far this preseason, so it remains to be seen what role he'll take on Thursday evening.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Out Monday
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DiVincenzo (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Along with several other regulars in the rotation, DiVincenzo will get the night off Monday. The 28-year-old guard's next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Bulls.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Getting chance with starters
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DiVincenzo is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
DiVincenzo will get a chance to redeem himself after being held to three points, two rebounds, one assist and one block in nine minutes off the bench during Tuesday's exhibition against Indiana. He started Saturday's preseason opener, finishing with eight points and six assists in 12 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Quiet in loss Tuesday
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DiVincenzo managed just three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block in nine minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to Indiana.
DiVincenzo shifted to the bench after starting the first game of the preseason, delivering an underwhelming performance. Since arriving in Minnesota last season, DiVincenzo has struggled to recapture the form he showed in New York. While it does appear as though Minnesota will go with Mike Conley as the starting point guard, DiVincenzo could certainly be tasked with playing closer to starter's minutes. The hope is that he can rediscover his best form as the Timberwolves make another push for a championship.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Sliding back to bench Tuesday
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DiVincenzo won't start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers.
With Anthony Edwards (rest) returning for Minnesota's second preseason matchup, DiVincenzo will retreat to the bench. The 28-year-old guard recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 12 minutes in Saturday's preseason-opening victory over Denver.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Starting Saturday
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DiVincenzo will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Nuggets.
With Anthony Edwards (rest) and Mike Conley (rest) sidelined, Rob Dillingham and DiVincenzo will join the starting five in Minnesota's preseason opener. Over 62 regular-season games (10 starts) in the 2024-25 season, the 28-year-old guard averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 25.9 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Nails two triples in loss
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DiVincenzo contributed six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
DiVincenzo followed up his 21-point outing in Game 4 by failing to score double-digit points for the fourth game in the series against Oklahoma City. In the 28-year-old guard's first season in Minnesota, he averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.9 minutes across 62 regular-season appearances. DiVincenzo was also very efficient from outside in 2024-25, converting 39.7 percent of his 7.1 three-point attempts per contest.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Continues to struggle
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DiVincenzo recorded nine points (3-14 FG, 3-12 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
It's no secret that DiVincenzo has had his struggles in the postseason, though he has played well on the defensive side of things. Through 11 postseason games, he's shooting 31.7 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc with 8.1 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Another quiet showing
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DiVincenzo supplied nine points (2-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 117-110 win over the Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Although DiVincenzo has played a pretty big role in this series, his struggles have been obvious. Across four games, he's shooting 30.0 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc for 6.8 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers. Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker haven't exactly been consistent either, and DiVincenzo could be due for some positive regression with his shot.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Sees 33 minutes in loss
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DiVincenzo accumulated seven points (3-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 99-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Although DiVincenzo had a quiet night offensively, he was far more effective than Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. With the Timberwolves staring at a 1-0 deficit, it wouldn't be surprising to see DiVincenzo become more involved throughout this series.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Five swipes in Game 4 win
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DiVincenzo finished with eight points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and five steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
DiVincenzo struggled in the shooting department in Game 4, hitting three of his 11 field-goal attempts, but made up for it defensively, with a game-high five steals off the bench. The veteran guard hasn't made a big impact in this series, but he helped Minnesota secure a crucial win, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. The series now shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Season-high three blocks
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DiVincenzo recorded 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 116-104 victory over the Lakers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
DiVincenzo was a menace on the defensive end, tallying a season-high three blocks. It was easily his best performance of the postseason and the exact reason the Timberwolves acquired him in the first place. Now leading the series 2-1, Minnesota will be hoping for a similar performance when the two teams go head-to-head again Sunday.
