Game Details
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT local time).
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Broadcast: Available on FDSN (Timberwolves local), FDSSW (Spurs local), and NBA League Pass.
Context: This Western Conference matchup pits two top-tier teams against each other, with the Spurs entering as the road underdogs despite their superior record. The Spurs are coming off a back-to-back after playing the Celtics the night before, which could factor into fatigue, while the Timberwolves had a day off following their win over the Cavaliers.
Recent Team Forms
The Spurs have been inconsistent lately but remain competitive on the road, winning 3 of their last 5 games with strong defensive showings. Their offense has averaged 115.8 points in that stretch, but turnovers have been an issue in losses.
The Timberwolves, meanwhile, are surging, winning 4 of their last 5, including high-scoring victories fueled by efficient shooting (season-high percentages in their latest win).
Spurs Last 5 Games:
Jan 10 @ BOS: L 100-95 (Strong defense but low scoring output).
Jan 7 vs LAL: W 107-91 (Dominant win led by Wembanyama’s 24 points).
Jan 5 @ MEM: L 117-130 (High-scoring loss with poor rebounding).
Jan 2 @ IND: W (Details limited, but a road victory).
Dec 30 @ MEM: L (Back-to-back Grizzlies games exposed fatigue).
Timberwolves Last 5 Games:
Jan 10 @ CLE: W 131-122 (Randle’s 28 points paced a hot-shooting night).
Jan 7 vs MEM: W 146-134 (High-octane offense overcame defensive lapses).
Jan 5 @ IND: W (Strong road performance).
Jan 2 vs SAC: L (Rare home stumble).
Dec 30 @ DET: W (Defensive masterclass).
Injury Report
Injuries could play a pivotal role, especially with the Spurs on a back-to-back. Reports are as of morning updates; final statuses often come closer to tip-off.
San Antonio Spurs:
Devin Vassell (G): Out – Thigh (adductor strain; expected return Jan 19).
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Nikola Topic (G): Out – ACL (surgical recovery).
Justin Champagnie (F): Questionable – Undisclosed (per recent reports).
Victor Wembanyama (C): Probable – Monitoring fatigue from back-to-back.
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Mike Conley (G): Questionable – Rest (sat out Jan 10; likely to play but managed minutes).
Terrence Shannon Jr. (G): Out – Foot (abductor hallucis strain).
Rocco Zikarsky (C): Questionable – Undisclosed.
Anthony Edwards (G): Probable – Foot (played through on Jan 10).
Key Player Matchups
This game features intriguing battles, particularly in the frontcourt where defense will be tested.
Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs. Rudy Gobert (MIN): The young phenom (averaging 24.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 4.1 BPG) faces the veteran Defensive Player of the Year. Wembanyama’s perimeter skills could pull Gobert out, but Gobert’s rim protection (2.8 BPG) might limit drives.
Chris Paul (SAS) vs. Mike Conley (MIN): Veteran point guard duel; Paul’s playmaking (8.7 APG) vs. Conley’s efficiency (if he plays). If Conley sits, Donte DiVincenzo steps up.
Keldon Johnson (SAS) vs. Anthony Edwards (MIN): Johnson’s scoring (18.4 PPG) against Edwards’ explosiveness (26.1 PPG). Edwards’ athleticism could exploit mismatches.
Jeremy Sochan (SAS) vs. Julius Randle (MIN): Sochan’s versatility defends Randle’s post-up game (22.3 PPG, 9.8 RPG).
Series History
The Spurs hold a dominant all-time edge, winning 95 of 140 regular-season meetings against the Timberwolves (45 wins for MIN).
However, recent games have been competitive:
Last 5 Head-to-Head: Split 2-3 (MIN wins: Nov 30, 2025: 125-112; Mar 9, 2025: 141-124; Dec 29, 2024: 112-110. SAS wins: Dec 15, 2024: 106-92; Nov 2, 2024: 113-103).
At Target Center: Spurs are 6-4 in last 10 visits, but Timberwolves have won 3 of the last 5 home games against SAS.
Trend: Games often go over the total (3 of last 5 exceeded 230 points), reflecting both teams’ improving offenses.
Betting Trends
Spurs Trends: 15-8 ATS on the road this season; 15-8 ML as road underdogs in last 23 (+22.8 units ROI).
They’ve covered in 6 of last 10 vs. MIN, but are 4-6 ATS after a loss.
Timberwolves Trends: 13-6 ATS at home; 7-3 ATS as favorites of 3 points or less. However, they’ve gone under in 6 of last 10 games despite recent high-scoring wins.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs 235.5
Minnesota Timberwolves – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
