Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost their momentum after winning the opening game in the conference semifinals. Following a blowout loss in Game 2, they also lost the home game. One more defeat will make their chances dull. The Timberwolves knocked out the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Minnesota kept the game in control but a slight dip in the third quarter allowed San Antonio to take charge. They will be at home arena for Game 4 to tie the series. 

Minnesota can still change the narrative of the series. The Wolves can either make it 2-2 or face a 3-1 deficit in the series. The hosts made it into the conference finals last year. They have a 3-3 record against the Spurs in the current season. They dropped their first home game in the playoffs. They are currently 5-4 in the playoffs this year. The Wolves averaged 108.8 points per game and allowed 110.6 points per game during the playoffs. It shows they are lacking in defensive power and it’s also putting pressure on their offensive players. 

Minnesota never beat San Antonio in the playoffs series. It was their first meeting in the playoffs series since 2001. The Spurs were a top side in the NBA and they won the NBA title in 2004. The Wolves have a 2-9 record against the Spurs in the NBA playoffs. If they lose this series, it will be their first loss in the semifinal series. Anthony Edwards could be a player to watch out for. The 24-year-old star averaged 28.8 points in the regular season and 19.4 points in the playoffs. We back him to score 20 or more points in this game. 

San Antonio Spurs Preview

The San Antonio Spurs found their potential in the conference semifinals against the Timberwolves. After losing Game 1, San Antonio secured two consecutive victories and took a decisive 2-1 lead. They can stretch it to 3-1 if they carry the momentum. It won’t be easy to overcome a 3-1 deficit in conference semifinals. The blowout victory in Game 2 opened the chance in Game 3 and the Spurs walked away with a road win. They will stay in Minneapolis for another clash. 

They will have a psychological advantage in the upcoming game. The Spurs can’t allow the Wolves to tie the series. They outscored Minnesota 35-28 in the third quarter and it proved decisive. They allowed less than 100 points per game during the playoffs which shows their defensive strength. A 3-1 advantage is already a big one if you have two home games in hand. The Spurs were led by Victor Wembanyama, who dropped 39 points and 15 rebounds. They averaged 113.9 points per game (third-best) and allowed 99.9 points per game (second-best) in the playoffs. 

They ranked third in the field goals (48.2%). San Antonio won consecutive playoff game in the conference semifinals for the first time since 2017. They posted a  62-20 in the Western Conference this season. The Spurs are in mood to end the title drought after 12 years. The visitors are 2-0 against Minnesota in the playoffs series. If we look for the offensive threat, Victor Wembanyama is the right pick. The Frenchman showed his fire during Game 3. He averaged 21.9 points and 11.3 rebounds in the playoffs. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home fixture. 

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