Through 3 quarters
The Minnesota Timberwolves are just a quarter away from delivering to their fans the victory they had hoped for. It looks more like their high-powered offense for the San Antonio Spurs as the Minnesota 100-82 lead.
Younger forward Anthony Edwards has led the way for the Timberwolves so far, as he has shot 5-for-8 shots from outside the arc and recorded 35 points, seven dimes and five rebounds. One thing to keep in mind is that the Taurian Prince is in bad shape because he is currently sitting at the age of five.
Shooting guard Devin Vassel (18 points) is the highest scorer for San Antonio.
San Antonio lost 95% of its time going into the fourth quarter of this season, so it looks like it’s almost over.
Who is playing
San Antonio @ Minnesota
Current record: San Antonio 34-45; Minnesota 45-35
What to know
The San Antonio Spurs will square against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8pm on Thursday at Target Center. The Spurs are not the favorites, but they have beaten adversity in their last contest, so don’t count them.
San Antonio didn’t have much trouble with the Denver Nuggets on the street on Tuesday as they won 116-97. San Antonio can attribute much of their success to shooting guard Devin Vassel, who had 20 points with eight boards, and point guard Trey Jones, who posted double-doubles on 14 points and ten dime.
Meanwhile, the match between Minnesota and the Washington Wizards on Tuesday was not a total blowout, but with a 132-114 fall at the Minnesota home, it was close to becoming one. The loss to Minnesota made it a particularly bitter pill to swallow that they were in favor of 12 points coming into the game. Center Carl-Anthony Towns made a good effort for the losing side as a double-double drop in 26 points and ten rebounds.
The Spurs now sit at 34-45 and the Timberwolves at 45-35. A pair of numbers to remember before the tip-off: San Antonio enters the competition with an average of just 18 fouls per game, which is good for the second best in the league. But Minnesota boasts the second-highest number of fouls in a game at 20.9 in the league. Ref’s whistle could indicate this one action flow.
How to watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Where: Target Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Television: Bally Sports – North
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket price: 19.00
Disagreement
The Timberwolves are a tough 7-point favorite against the Spurs, according to the latest NBA odds.
With the Timberwolves starting the game as an 8.5-point favorite, the Betters have advanced somewhat against the Timberwolves.
Over / Under: -110
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Series history
San Antonio have won 14 of their last 21 games against Minnesota.
- March 14, 2022 – Minnesota 149 vs. San Antonio 139
- November 18, 2021 – Minnesota 115 vs. San Antonio 90
- February 03, 2021 – San Antonio 111 vs. Minnesota 108
- January 10, 2021 – Minnesota 96 vs. San Antonio 88
- January 09, 2021 – San Antonio 125 vs. Minnesota 122
- November 27, 2019 – Minnesota 113 vs. San Antonio 101
- November 13, 2019 – Minnesota 129 vs. San Antonio 114
- January 18, 2019 – San Antonio 116 vs. Minnesota 113
- December 21, 2018 – San Antonio 124 vs. Minnesota 98
- November 28, 2018 – Minnesota 128 vs. San Antonio 89
- October 17, 2018 – San Antonio 112 vs. Minnesota 108
- March 17, 2018 – San Antonio 117 vs. Minnesota 101
- November 15, 2017 – Minnesota 98 vs. San Antonio 86
- October 18, 2017 – San Antonio 107 vs. Minnesota 99
- March 21, 2017 – San Antonio 100 vs Minnesota 93
- March 04, 2017 – San Antonio 97 vs. Minnesota 90
- January 17, 2017 – San Antonio 122 vs. Minnesota 114
- December 06, 2016 – San Antonio 105 vs. Minnesota 91
- March 08, 2016 – San Antonio 116 vs. Minnesota 91
- December 28, 2015 – San Antonio 101 vs Minnesota 95
- December 23, 2015 – San Antonio 108 vs. Minnesota 83
Injury reports for Minnesota
- Patrick Beverly: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
- D’Angelo Russell: Decision during play (hamstring)
- Owner Bisle: Decision during play (ankle)
- Jaden McDaniels: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
Injury reports for San Antonio
- Jock Landell: Out (feet)
- Dejounte Murray: Out (Illness)
- Lonnie Walker IV: Out (back)
- Doug McDermott: Out (ankle)
