NBA Game Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-6) vs. Sacramento Kings (4-13)

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Venue & Timing

Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Tipoff: 7:00 PM PT (10:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: Bally Sports North, NBC Sports California, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves:

Anthony Edwards (ankle, probable)

Karl‑Anthony Towns (knee, questionable)

Jaden McDaniels (hip, out)

Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring, out)

Sacramento Kings:

De’Aaron Fox (hamstring, questionable)

Malik Monk (wrist, out)

Keegan Murray (back, probable)

Trey Lyles (ankle, out)

Player Matchups

Anthony Edwards (MIN) vs. De’Aaron Fox (SAC): Edwards is averaging 26.1 PPG and is Minnesota’s primary scorer. Fox, if active, is Sacramento’s engine at 25.4 PPG and 6.8 APG.

Karl‑Anthony Towns (MIN) vs. Domantas Sabonis (SAC): Towns stretches the floor with his shooting, while Sabonis anchors Sacramento’s offense with 18.9 PPG and 12.2 RPG.

Mike Conley (MIN) vs. Davion Mitchell (SAC): Conley provides veteran stability and perimeter defense. Mitchell must step up if Fox is limited.

Rudy Gobert (MIN) vs. Sabonis (SAC): Gobert’s rim protection is critical against Sabonis’ interior scoring and rebounding.

Team Recent Form

Minnesota Timberwolves:

5th in Western Conference.

Won 4 of last 6, including a 114‑108 win over Portland.

Defense ranked 6th (allowing 110.4 PPG).

Sacramento Kings:

14th in Western Conference.

Lost 7 of last 8, including a 122‑105 defeat to Golden State.

Offense ranked 21st (111.2 PPG), defense ranked 27th (119.8 PPG allowed).

Series History

2024‑25 Season: Timberwolves lead series 2‑1.

Last Meeting (Mar. 2025): Minnesota won 118‑110 behind Edwards’ 32 points.

Overall: Timberwolves lead all‑time series 65‑62.

Betting Trends

Timberwolves are 6‑2 ATS in last 8 games.

Kings are 2‑8 ATS in last 10.

Over has hit in 5 of last 7 Timberwolves games.

Kings have lost 5 straight home games by double digits.

Final Score Projection: Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Sacramento Kings 108

Game Odds

Minnesota Timberwolves            – 9.5

Sacramento Kings                            236.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 23, 2025