The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to face the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference showdown, marking the third and final meeting of the season. Minnesota has won the first two encounters, including a dramatic 104-103 comeback victory on January 11, and aims for a season sweep. San Antonio, tied for second in the West, enters with home-court advantage and seeks to avoid the sweep while building on a recent win. This matchup pits Minnesota’s elite defense (allowing 108.5 PPG, 2nd in NBA) against San Antonio’s potent offense (117.5 PPG, 10th), with injuries potentially impacting star power like Anthony Edwards and Devin Vassell.
Venue Location
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT).
Injury Report
Minnesota is dealing with uncertainty around key players like Edwards and Gobert, potentially weakening their offense and defense. San Antonio misses Vassell but could get Castle back, impacting guard depth.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Timberwolves | Anthony Edwards | SG | Foot | Day-to-day (questionable) |
| Timberwolves | Rudy Gobert | C | Hip | GTD (questionable) |
| Timberwolves | Terrence Shannon Jr. | SG | Foot | Out |
| Spurs | Stephon Castle | PG | Illness | GTD (questionable) |
| Spurs | Devin Vassell | SG | Thigh/Adductor | Out |
| Spurs | Harrison Ingram | SF | G League | Questionable (not injury-related) |
| Spurs | David Jones-Garcia | G | G League | Out (not injury-related) |
| Spurs | Stanley Umude | G | G League | Questionable (not injury-related) |
Player Matchups
San Antonio’s interior dominance (46.7 RPG, 2nd in NBA) challenges Minnesota’s frontcourt, especially if Gobert is limited. Minnesota’s perimeter shooting (37.2% 3PT, 8th) could exploit San Antonio’s defense (allowing 112.8 PPG, 10th).
Anthony Edwards (MIN) vs. De’Aaron Fox (SAS): Edwards (if active, averaging 26.8 PPG in last 5) faces Fox (team-high assists); a scoring duel dictating pace.
Rudy Gobert (MIN) vs. Victor Wembanyama (SAS): Gobert (14.2 RPG) vs. Wembanyama (recent 29 PTS, 7 REB); battle in the paint for rebounds and blocks.
Julius Randle (MIN) vs. Keldon Johnson (SAS): Randle (recent 29 PTS highs) vs. Johnson (27 PTS vs. LAL); power forwards clashing in scoring and physicality.
Jaden McDaniels/Donte DiVincenzo (MIN wing depth) vs. Julian Champagnie (SAS): Minnesota’s wings test San Antonio’s perimeter defense.
Goaltending: Mike Conley (MIN) vs. Chris Paul (SAS, if active); veteran point guards controlling tempo.
Projected lineups: MIN – Conley, Edwards (if plays), McDaniels, Randle, Gobert; SAS – Paul, Fox, Johnson, Barnes, Wembanyama.
Recent Team Forms
Minnesota rides a three-game win streak with strong offense (average 131 PPG in wins), while San Antonio has mixed results but solid home play (14-5).
| Team | Last 5 Games (Most Recent First) | Record | Points For/Against |
| Timberwolves | W 139-106 @ MIL (1/13), W 104-103 vs SAS (1/11), L 134-146 @ CLE (1/10), W 131-122 vs CLE (1/8), W 122-94 vs MIA (1/6) | 4-1 | 630/571 |
| Spurs | W 119-101 vs MIL (1/15), L 98-119 @ OKC (1/13), L 103-104 @ MIN (1/11), W 100-95 @ BOS (1/10), W 107-91 vs LAL (1/7) | 3-2 | 527/510 |
Series History
San Antonio holds a dominant all-time edge (95-46 regular season), but Minnesota has flipped the script recently, winning the last five straight including both this season. Spurs are 6-4 in last 10 overall.
This season:
Jan. 11, 2026: Timberwolves 104-103 (home).
Nov. 30, 2025: Timberwolves 125-112 (home).
Expect San Antonio’s home crowd to fuel a response, pressuring Minnesota’s transition game.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: Implied Spurs win probability: 68-70%.
Spread: Spurs 4-1 ATS in last 5; 9-7-1 as home favorites.
Over/Under: Over hit in 4 of Spurs’ last 5; series games this season averaged 217 points.
Trends: Spurs 3-2 ATS in last 5; 11-7-1 ATS at home. Timberwolves 9-12 ATS on road; 3-4 as road underdogs. Spurs 7-3 ATS last 10 Saturday games; Over in 17 of Spurs’ 41 games (41%).
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves 228.5
San Antonio Spurs – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 16, 2026
