- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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At Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs (27-13) are set to challenge the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14) this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Timberwolves dominated the Bucks, wrapping up a decisive 139-106 victory. Minnesota committed 16 fouls compared to the Bucks’ 14. From beyond the arc, they sunk 13 of 36 attempts. Milwaukee converted 11 out of 19 free throws, resulting in a conversion rate of 57.9%. Additionally, they secured 32 rebounds (9 offensive, 23 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. On the offensive end, Milwaukee assisted 29 times while forcing 12 steals. Defensively, the Timberwolves allowed their opponents to shoot 48.2% (41 of 85) from the field, while they generated 37 assists, forced 20 turnovers, and nabbed 9 steals. In terms of rebounding, Minnesota collected 44 boards, including 9 offensively, and shot 58.3% (7 of 12) from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves concluded the game with an impressive shooting percentage of 59.8%, hitting 55 out of 92 shots and making 22 of 42 three-point attempts.
Julius Randle was pivotal in the last contest, achieving a 66.7% shooting rate from the field and dishing out 6 assists. He played for 30 minutes, grabbing 8 rebounds and finishing with 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting.
Minnesota enters this matchup with a 27-14 standing this season. They average 14.2 turnovers and commit 21.4 fouls per game. The Timberwolves collect 44.8 rebounds per game, totaling 1,108 assists this season, ranking them 10th in the league. Shooting 37.4% from long range (582 of 1,558), they hit 75.3% from the free-throw line and average 120.3 points per game (3rd in the league), boasting a field goal percentage of 48.6%.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force an average of 15.0 turnovers and commit 21.3 personal fouls. They rank 15th in assists allowed with 1,057 yielded this season. Their defensive field goal percentage is 46.0% (1,700 of 3,694), and they allow 43.1 rebounds per game. Opponents score 35.3% on three-point shots and the Timberwolves rank 11th in points allowed per game (114.6).
In their last outing, the Spurs suffered a loss, falling 119-98 to the Thunder. San Antonio secured 30 defensive boards and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 42. They committed 12 turnovers while making 4 steals. With the Thunder committing 23 personal fouls, the Spurs capitalized with 24 free-throw attempts, making 17 for a rate of 70.8%. From three-point range, San Antonio connected on 13 of 37 (35.1%). At the end of the game, the Spurs shot 40.0% (34 of 85), while the Thunder had an impressive 51.9% shooting rate (42 of 81). San Antonio finished 36.7% from three (11 of 30) and shot 88.9% (24 of 27) from the free-throw line. Defensively, they permitted Oklahoma City to gather 43 total rebounds (5 offensive).
Stephon Castle was instrumental for the Spurs in this matchup. He scored 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting (46.2%), secured 7 rebounds, and provided 8 assists in 36 minutes on the floor.
San Antonio holds a record of 27-13 this season. Offensively, they shoot 47.1% from the field, ranking 13th in the NBA. The Spurs have accumulated 4,704 points so far (117.6 per game) and grab 46.7 rebounds each game. They average 25.5 assists (17th in the NBA) while turning the ball over 13.9 times per contest. Also, they commit 19.5 personal fouls per game and shoot 79.5% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Spurs rank 7th in points allowed per game (112.8). They force 13.8 turnovers nightly and allow opponents to shoot 46.1% from the field, ranking 7th in the league. San Antonio allows 36.0% from three-point range (533 of 1,482) and their opponents convert 77.5% at the free-throw line. They limit opponents to 26.4 assists and 43.0 rebounds per game, placing them 13th and 9th in the league, respectively.
Who will take the win by covering the spread in tonight’s NBA face-off?
Prediction: Back San Antonio
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