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

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Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a disappointing defeat in San Antonio on Tuesday. They were outscored in each quarter and conceded a game-high lead of 30 points. The Wolves are back to Target Center for a do-die game. It’s an elimination game for them. A defeat will knock them out and a victory will force Game 7. Out of three road games, Minnesota lost two. But, they can back themselves to change the story at the home arena. 

Minnesota qualified into the conference finals in back-to-back years. They have a 4-4 record against the Spurs in the ongoing season. They have beaten San Antonio once in the home game of this series. They are currently 6-5 in the playoffs this year. The Wolves averaged 109.3 points per game and allowed 110.4 points per game during the playoffs. Minnesota need a special performance to counter one of the best defensive units of the NBA this season. 

Minnesota never beat the Spurs in the playoffs series but they also never dropped a conference semifinal series in the NBA playoffs. Two records are going to shatter if they lose Game 6. The Wolves have a 3-10 record against the Spurs in the playoffs. If we look for an offensive threat, Anthony Edwards is the right player. The 24-year-old star averaged 28.8 points in the regular season and 21.3 points in the playoffs. We back him to score 20 or more points in this game. 

San Antonio Spurs Preview

The San Antonio Spurs showed their class once again with a comfortable home victory against the Timberwolves in Game 5. The conference semifinal is moved to the final phase and San Antonio made it clear that they are going to play against the Thunder. After a defeat in Game 4, the Spurs availed the home advantage with a clinical victory. They opened up the double-digit lead after the first half and stretched it to a game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter. The Spurs now have taken a 3-2 lead in the series. 

The Spurs will still have one home game out of the remaining two. However, they would eye to wrap up the series on Thursday night. They outscored the Wolves in each quarter. San Antonio played two road games in the ongoing series and had a 1-1 record. San Antonio allowed just 101.8 points per game during the playoffs this year. They averaged 114.7 points per game (third-best). San Antonio are ranked third in the field goals (48.4%). 

The hosts were led by Victor Wembanyama, who scored 27 points and 17 rebounds. Keldon Johnson added 21 points, while De’Aaron Fox went for 18 points. The Spurs are chasing a third playoff series victory over the Wolves. They maintained their unbeaten record. If we look for the offensive threat, Victor Wembanyama is the right pick. The Frenchman showed his fire during Game 3. He averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds in the playoffs. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home fixture. 

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