- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
- Game Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota (+13.5)
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At the Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs (62-20) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals this Monday. The Timberwolves are entering this match as 13.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 216.5 points.
In their previous game, the Timberwolves secured a victory against the Nuggets, triumphing 110-98. Minnesota recorded a field goal percentage of 45.7%, completing 43 out of 94 attempts, and made 7 out of 29 three-pointers. From the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 24 attempts for a 70.8% success rate. The Timberwolves dominated the boards with a total of 50 rebounds, including 19 offensive rebounds. They also tallied 26 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 8 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3%, completing 34 of 75 attempts. The Nuggets managed 24 assists and 4 steals, alongside 33 rebounds (6 offensive, 27 defensive), and shot 80.0% from the charity stripe, making 20 of 25 attempts. They connected on 10 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc, while Minnesota committed 21 fouls to Denver’s 26.
Jaden McDaniels was instrumental in the last matchup, finishing with a shooting percentage of 52.0% and recording 3 assists. He played 45 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and scored a total of 32 points on 13 out of 25 shooting.
The Timberwolves come into this contest with a season record of 49-33. They average 14.8 turnovers per game and commit 21.2 fouls each outing. Minnesota is securing 44.1 rebounds per game and has dished out 2,138 assists this season, ranking 16th in the NBA for assists. The Timberwolves are shooting 37.0% from beyond the arc (1,128 out of 3,049) and have a free-throw percentage of 75.2%. Scoring an average of 118.0 points per game puts them 7th in the league, shooting 48.1% from the field.
Defensively, Minnesota forces 15.0 turnovers per game and draws 20.5 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.5% from three-point range and rank 12th in the league for points allowed per game at 114.6. The Timberwolves’ opponents have a field goal percentage of 46.2% (3,395 of 7,352) against them, and they allow 43.7 rebounds per game. They rank 10th in the league in assists allowed, giving up 2,136.
In their most recent game, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-95. San Antonio allowed Portland to grab a total of 38 rebounds (14 offensive rebounds). They connected on just 23.4% of their three-point attempts, converting 11 out of 47, but shot 78.3% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 23 shots. The Spurs permitted the Trail Blazers to hit 33 out of 94 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 35.1% for the game. San Antonio finished 41 of 75 from the field at a rate of 54.7%. From three-point range, they succeeded on 12 of 30 attempts (40.0%). The Trail Blazers committed 28 fouls in total, prompting the Spurs to take 29 free throws. They also turned the ball over 17 times while managing 5 steals. San Antonio collected 35 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 boards for the game.
De’Aaron Fox made a noteworthy impact for the Spurs, shooting 57.1% from the field with 8 out of 14 shots made, along with 3 rebounds. He accumulated 21 points in 34 minutes of play and provided 9 assists.
San Antonio holds a season record of 62-20, with average fouls at 18.9 per game and a free-throw percentage of 78.7%. They are averaging 28.1 assists per game (ranking 9th in the league) while turning the ball over 13.5 times per contest. This season, they have scored a total of 9,826 points (119.8 per game) and average 47.0 rebounds per game. The Spurs connect on 48.3% of their field-goal attempts, ranking 6th in the league.
Defensively, the Spurs give up 35.2% from three-point range (1,066 of 3,028) and their opponents convert 79.0% of their foul shots. They permit 26.2 assists and 42.6 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 8th in the league, respectively. San Antonio ranks 8th in the league in points allowed per game at 111.5. They force 13.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 45.1% from the field, which is 4th best in the league.
What’s tonight’s parlay prediction?
Recommendation: Bet on San Antonio (-13.5) and over 216.5 points
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