Minnesota debuted new stage lighting at Target Center this week, a feature that will be utilized at all Timberwolves home games this season. The setup spotlights the action on the court while only otherwise illuminating the first few rows of fans. Everyone else is shrouded in darkness.

Utah enters this game with Kessler and Niang out of commission, and though Anthony Edwards and Terrance Shannon Jr. are day-to-day on the other side, the Jazz are outclassed entering the court this Friday in Minnesota.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks game updates for November 17, including TV channel, streaming options and more.

The Sacramento Kings may be without multiple key players in Friday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Riley Moser is a digital producer who covers breaking news and feature stories for CBS Minnesota. Riley started her career at CBS Minnesota in June 2022 and earned an honorable mention for sports writing from the Iowa College Media Association the same year.