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Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns will miss Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness. He was unable to recover in time for the game. Ariel Hukporti will start at center in his place, with Mitchell Robinson also sidelined with an ankle injury. Towns’ next opportunity to play will be against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

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Towns Ruled Out for Hawks Game Due to Illness; Hukporti to Start

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota Timberwolves fans will have to wait at least another day to see Karl-Anthony Towns back on the court. The star center has been ruled out of Friday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness. Towns was unable to recover in time for the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

With Towns sidelined, and Mitchell Robinson also out with an ankle injury, Ariel Hukporti will step into the starting center role for the Timberwolves.

Towns’ next opportunity to return to the lineup will be Saturday when the Timberwolves face the Philadelphia 76ers. Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch has not yet commented on Towns’ status for the Saturday game, however. Fans should consult their TV provider for channel listings.

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