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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BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hosts Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Spurs are 15-11 in conference games. San Antonio ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 49.9 points per game in the paint led by Victor Wembanyama averaging 10.4.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 136-123 at home behind Victor Wembanyama's 39 points and nine rebounds night. The Spurs are 1-1 versus the Wolves this season.

The Spurs felt the latter in the second half, as Minnesota outscored them 79-57 to punch their way back into the game. When Edwards buried an 11-foot fadeaway with 3:28 remaining in the game, it gave Minnesota its first lead since the opening minute of the second quarter. The dogfight was on from there — much to the Spurs’ chagrin.

The San Antonio Spurs (28-13) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-15) in a high-powered battle of Western Conference contenders on Saturday night, with Minnesota looking to finish off a three-game season sweep.

Preview the San Antonio Spurs' NBA matchup with Minnesota, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The San Antonio Spurs are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET. Despite Stephon Castle being questionable and Devin Vassell out, the Spurs will rely on Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox.

The Spurs will host the Minnesota Timberwolves after losing a heartbreaker to them in Minneapolis last Sunday. San Antonio will have the rest advantage, as the Wolves are coming off a late-night 110-105 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs came up just one point short Saturday night, falling 126–125 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.Victor Wembanyama delivered a sta

Anthony Edwards remains questionable for the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 17, 2026. A lingering right foot issue affects his availability. His absence impacts the team's offense and playoff race.