The Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET.

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The Houston Rockets were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder last night, but they have a chance to get right back on track when they host the Minnesota Timbe

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