Timberwolves vs Spurs
Sun, Jan 11
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(25 - 14)
104
-
103
Spurs
Spurs
(27 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 24 | 18 | 29 | 33 | 104 |
| Spurs | 31 | 24 | 30 | 18 | 103 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Donte DiVincenzo
MIN | #0 | G
19
9
7
Victor Wembanyama
SAS | #1 | F/C
29
7
1
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are favored to bounce back at home with Mike Conley returning, capitalizing on the Spurs' fatigue from a grueling back-to-back travel schedule after a physical win in Boston.
Key Analysis
- • Mike Conley is expected to return to the lineup after resting Saturday, providing crucial playmaking and stability.
- • San Antonio faces a difficult travel turnaround flying from Boston to Minneapolis for the second night of a back-to-back.
- • Minnesota holds a strong 14-6 home record and decisively won the only previous matchup this season 125-112.
- • The Timberwolves will be highly motivated to tighten their defense after allowing a season-high 146 points to Cleveland yesterday.
- • Victor Wembanyama recently returned from a knee injury, making him a strong candidate for rest or minutes restriction in this back-to-back set.
- • San Antonio must overcome significant fatigue to replicate the defensive intensity that held the Celtics to 95 points.
