Finch did not mention the change during his pregame media availability. The Wolves ruled out Rob Dillingham due to a right ankle sprain. Josh Minott, listed as questionable due to illness, is active against the Clippers, who are at full strength aside from P.J. Tucker, who's been away from the team since October.

If I felt that the magic bullet was changing the starting lineup, I would’ve done that already,” head coach Chris Finch told reporters after a blowout loss in Detroit on