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Get the best Timberwolves vs. Spurs predictions ahead of Saturday's clash at Frost Bank Center. Free NBA picks for January 17.
• The Timberwolves, who will be coming off a Friday night game at Houston, are 4-2 this season on the second night of a back-to-back. One of those victories came Sunday against the Spurs, who were also playing for the second time in as many nights when they dropped a 104-103 decision at the Target Center.
The Timberwolves star scored 26 points in the fourth quarter after scoring 29 points through the first three quarters of play. Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs with 39 points.
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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Spurs will host the Minnesota Timberwolves after losing a heartbreaker to them in Minneapolis last Sunday. San Antonio will have the rest advantage, as the Wolves are coming off a late-night 110-105 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
You can get tickets to the game here. Wolves vs. Spurs tips off at 6 PM on Sunday, Jan. 11 from Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. The game will be broadcast and streamed on FanDuel Sports Network.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (27-11) will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-14) in the second game of a back-to-back, and the Spurs are 0-1 versus Minnesota this season. The Spurs recently beat the Boston Celtics on the road, 100-95. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 21 points in 26 minutes off the bench.
The Timberwolves’ latest injury report suggests Anthony Edwards is still listed as probable with his foot injury. However, there are no further updates regarding his health. Along with him, Terrence Shannon Jr. will also miss the night due to his left foot abductor issue.
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Even if Victor Wembanyama doesn't play, our Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions think San Antonio can force an upset with its depth.