The San Antonio Spurs (13-5) venture north to challenge the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-8) in a clash of rising Western Conference powers at the Target Center. With Victor Wembanyama’s unicorn-like presence anchoring a surging Spurs squad and Anthony Edwards leading the Wolves’ explosive offense, this matchup blends youthful athleticism with tactical chess. Minnesota seeks to rebound from a mid-season dip at home, while San Antonio aims to solidify its top-4 seed contention on the road. Expect a battle of length in the paint and perimeter speed—could be a playoff preview. Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET, airing on Bally Sports North (Wolves), FanDuel Sports Network Southwest (Spurs), and NBA TV, with streaming available on NBA League Pass and YouTube TV.
Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: TV – Bally Sports North, FDSN Southwest, NBA TV; Streaming – NBA League Pass, NBA App; Radio – KFAN 100.3 (Wolves), WOAI 1200 (Spurs)
Injury Report
Both teams boast solid health overall, but Minnesota’s bench is tested, and San Antonio monitors its rookies post-Thanksgiving break. The NBA’s official injury report (as of 8:30 p.m. ET on November 29) shows minimal disruptions—final tags expected at shootaround.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Illness Details |
| Spurs | Victor Wembanyama | Available | No Injury (load managed) |
| Spurs | Stephon Castle | Probable | Right Wrist; Mild Soreness |
| Spurs | Harrison Ingram | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Spurs | Riley Minix | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Timberwolves | Rudy Gobert | Available | No Injury (rest monitored) |
| Timberwolves | Naz Reid | Questionable | Right Foot; Contusion |
| Timberwolves | Josh Minott | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Timberwolves | Leonard Miller | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Timberwolves | Jaylen Clark | Out | Right Achilles; Recovery |
Spurs’ Julian Champagnie is day-to-day with a shoulder tweak from practice; Wolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. cleared after minor ankle roll.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| San Antonio Spurs | 13-5 | 7-2 Home / 6-3 Away | 12-6 | 9-9 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11-8 | 6-3 Home / 5-5 Away | 10-9 | 10-9 |
San Antonio ranks 3rd in the West with a +6.8 net rating, while Minnesota holds 7th, excelling in defensive rebounding (No. 2 rate).
Recent Team Forms
The Spurs are on fire, winners of seven of their last eight with balanced scoring (five starters averaging 18+ PPG), while the Wolves are 4-1 in their last five but vulnerable on the road (3-5 ATS away). Combined pace projects to 224.2 points, leaning over in a fast West.
San Antonio Spurs – Last 5 Games (4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/27/2025 | @ Portland | W 118-112 | Wemby: 28 pts, 12 reb, 5 blk; Road W |
| 11/24/2025 | vs. Houston | W 115-108 | Fox: 26 pts, 9 ast; Fox debut impact |
| 11/22/2025 | @ Dallas | L 122-119 | Vassell: 30 pts; OT heartbreaker |
| 11/20/2025 | vs. Memphis | W 126-110 | Wemby triple-double; Paint dominance |
| 11/17/2025 | @ New Orleans | W 110-105 | Castle: 20 pts; Defensive stand |
Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 5 Games (4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/28/2025 | vs. OKC | L 108-102 | Edwards: 31 pts; Gobert 14 reb, but D slips |
| 11/25/2025 | @ Denver | W 114-109 | McDaniels: 22 pts; Upset special |
| 11/23/2025 | vs. Sacramento | W 128-120 | Edwards: 35 pts, 7 ast; Fireworks |
| 11/21/2025 | @ LA Lakers | W 112-106 | Reid: 18 pts, 10 reb; Road grit |
| 11/19/2025 | vs. Portland | W 124-115 | Team: 16 threes; Balanced attack |
Series History
Minnesota edges the all-time series (92-84 over 176 games), but San Antonio has surged ahead recently, winning 6 of the last 9 meetings. The Spurs took both 2024-25 encounters, including a 115-108 home win on November 5, 2025, where Wembanyama outdueled Gobert. Wolves own home court in this matchup (5-4 in last 9 at Target Center vs. SAS), often grinding out low-scoring wins.
Key Historical Trends:
Spurs 6-3 SU last 9 head-to-heads.
Under in 7 of last 10 meetings (avg. 216 points).
Minnesota covers +4.5 in 8 of last 12 home games vs. San Antonio.
Player Matchups
Youth vs. experience defines this tilt, with Wembanyama’s length testing Minnesota’s twin towers and Edwards’ athleticism probing San Antonio’s wings. Gobert’s availability keeps the paint contested—projected 48 minutes for stars.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs, 24.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 3.8 BPG) vs. Rudy Gobert (Wolves, 14.0 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 2.1 BPG): Wemby’s range (35% from three) pulls Gobert out, but Rudy’s physicality (projected 15+ reb) anchors MIN’s No. 1 defense. Edge: Even.
De’Aaron Fox (Spurs, 25.6 PPG, 7.2 APG) vs. Mike Conley (Wolves, 11.4 PPG, 5.8 APG): Fox’s blistering speed (career-high 4.1 SPG) exploits Conley’s age (38), but Uncle Mike’s IQ limits turnovers. Edge: Spurs.
Devin Vassell (Spurs, 19.8 PPG) vs. Anthony Edwards (Wolves, 26.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG): Vassell’s shooting (39% 3PT) matches Ant’s explosiveness; Edwards avg. 28 vs. SAS. Edge: Wolves.
Stephon Castle (Spurs, rookie; 14.2 PPG) vs. Jaden McDaniels (Wolves, 12.6 PPG, lockdown D): Castle’s versatility vs. McDaniels’ steals (1.6 SPG)—key for transition. Watch Keldon Johnson as X-factor off bench.
Betting Trends
Key Trends:
Spurs: 7-1 SU last 8; 9-3 ATS road; Under in 6/9 away.
Wolves: 4-1 SU last 5; 7-3 ATS home dogs; Over in 5/8 vs. Southwest.
Head-to-Head: Under in 7/10; Spurs 6-3 ATS last 9.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs 232.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
