- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings
- Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
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The Sacramento Kings (3-5) are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-4) at the Golden 1 Center this Sunday.
In their last outing, the Timberwolves suffered a defeat against the Knicks, ending the match at a score of 137-114. Minnesota committed 14 personal fouls, while the Knicks had 21. From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves managed 19 of 42 attempts. New York capitalized on 8 of their 9 free throw attempts, finishing with an impressive 88.9% accuracy. They also dominated the boards with 50 rebounds (21 offensive, 29 defensive) and secured 2 blocks, while contributing 32 assists and 7 steals. Defensively, the Timberwolves allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9%, with the Knicks shooting a total of 55 of 102. Minnesota managed 30 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals. On the rebounding front, the Timberwolves secured 31 total, with 9 being offensive. They converted 15 of their 17 free throw attempts for a conversion rate of 88.2%. Overall, Minnesota had a field goal percentage of 48.2%, hitting 40 of 83 shots, including 19 of 40 from distance.
Julius Randle was a standout in the matchup, shooting 57.1% from the floor and contributing 4 assists. He logged 38 minutes, secured 5 rebounds, and tallied 32 points from 12 out of 21 shooting.
The Timberwolves head into this contest with a 4-4 record for the season. They average 15.3 turnovers and 23.4 fouls per game. On average, Minnesota grabs 40.3 boards and has recorded 207 assists this season, placing them 19th in the league for assists. The Timberwolves are shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc (113 out of 274) and possess a 75.9% free throw shooting percentage. They average 116.5 points per game, ranking 18th in the league while hitting 49.6% of their shots.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force 14.8 turnovers per game and commit 21.4 fouls. They allow rivals to shoot 36.3% from three-point range and rank 21st in the league for points allowed per game at 118.3. They give up a field goal percentage of 47.7% (336 out of 705) while conceding 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking 17th in assists allowed with 213.
The Kings recently secured a win against the Warriors, finishing at 121-116. During the game, Sacramento permitted Golden State to gather 44 rebounds (10 offensive). The Kings managed 39.5% shooting from three-point territory (17 of 43) and converted 19 of 23 free throws for an 82.6% success rate. The Warriors shot 40 of 89 from the field, hitting 44.9%, while the Kings marked 41 of 83 from the floor (49.4%). Sacramento also drained 11 of 23 three-point attempts (47.8%) and achieved 28 of 33 free throws (84.8%). With 26 fouls called on Golden State, the Kings took 33 chances at the charity stripe. Sacramento collected 39 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a combined total of 47 rebounds.
DeMar DeRozan played a critical role for the Kings, shooting 8 of 20 for a field goal percentage of 40.0%, grabbing 2 rebounds, and scoring 25 points in 36 minutes on the court while also registering 2 assists.
The Kings have a record of 3-5 this season. In terms of offense, they shoot 48.8% from the field, ranking 10th in the NBA. Sacramento has scored 935 points across the campaign (averaging 116.9 per game) while securing 39.9 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 25.9 per game, ranking 18th. Moreover, the Kings commit 20.3 fouls per game and achieve a free throw percentage of 79.1%.
Sacramento ranks 25th in points allowed per game at 120.4. They force opponents into 15.3 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 49.4% from the field (29th in the league). The Kings’ defense allows a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6% (103 of 289), and rivals are converting 79.2% of their free throw attempts. They concede 28.1 assists and 44.9 rebounds on average, placing 26th and 17th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Back Minnesota
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