PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at 7 p.m. EST, with the Timberwolves favored by 8.5 points. The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid due to a knee injury , which significantly impacts their offensive capabilities heading into this matchup. Philadelphia excels at drawing fouls with an efficient free throw shooting rate ranking fourth at 81.6 percent, along with a high free throw rate that ranks sixth , yet their three-point shooting remains a liability. Tyrese Maxey leads the 76ers with 28.9 points and 6.7 assists per game , tasked with carrying an offensive load against a stout Minnesota defense. Minnesota's defense allows few three-point attempts, ranking fifth in that category at just 39.1 percent, though the team struggles containing perimeter shooting and ranks 25th in defending the three. The Timberwolves rank fourth in efficient rim attacking , positioning them to exploit Philadelphia's defensive vulnerabilities throughout the evening. Over their last ten games, Minnesota has dominated with a 7-3 record while averaging 123.2 points and shooting 49.4 percent from the field. Anthony Edwards has been particularly explosive recently, averaging 29.0 points over the last ten contests , as the Timberwolves look to maintain their home-court advantage.