Shabazz Muhammad: Scores 17 points in return from two-game absence

Muhammad didn’t ascend to a starting role or pick up many minutes Friday while Andrew Wiggins (illness) sat out — Brandon Rush ended up being the main beneficiary in that regard — but the Wolves’ sixth man was nonetheless productive in his return from a two-game absence. Though he’s still limited as a defender, Muhammad has been a top-notch scorer off the bench in his five preseason appearances, hitting double digits in points in four of those contests.