The Western Conference series between the Spurs and the Timberwolves moves to the Twin Cities for Game 3 tonight with the series tied at one game apiece.
San Antonio responded emphatically Wednesday night in Game 2 after dropping Game 1, delivering a wire‑to‑wire effort resulting in Minnesota’s worst postseason loss in franchise history. San Antonio set the tone from the jump forcing turnovers on Minnesota’s first three possessions and immediately controlled the pace. Their defensive pressure and transition attack created a 24–17 first‑quarter lead that ballooned rapidly. The Spurs outscored the Wolves 35–18 in the period, turning a modest lead into a 59–35 halftime advantage, Minnesota’s lowest first‑half scoring output of the season. Ultimately, San Antonio led by as many as 47 points, outscored Minnesota 58–36 in the paint and forced 22 turnovers resulting in 29 fast-break points. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 2 blocks.
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The Timberwolves have shown tremendous resiliency this postseason and so its doubtful their confidence will waver following a single loss, but they need more from their stars at both ends of the floor. Minnesota shot just 40% from the field (35-88) while allowing San Antonio to shoot 50% (45-90). Specifically, Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayu Dosunmu (heel) each came off the bench for the TWolves, but neither was particularly effective. Edwards shot a pedestrian 5-13 from the field while Dosunmu was shut out in ten minutes.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
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Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
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Network/Streaming: Prime Video
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Game Odds: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
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Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves (+164), San Antonio Spurs (-198)
This game opened Spurs -3.5 with the Game Total set at 215.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
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**Anthony Edwards has played in each of the first two games in the series but started neither of them.
San Antonio Spurs
Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
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Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
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Ayo Dosunmu (heel) is lasted as questionable for tonight’s game
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Important stats, trends and insights: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
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The Timberwolves are 29-15 at home this season
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The Spurs are 31-12 on the road this season
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The Spurs are 50-38-2 ATS this season
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Minnesota is 42-48 ATS this season
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The OVER has cashed in 38 of the Spurs’ 90 games this season (38-52)
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The OVER has cashed in 40 of the Timberwolves’ 90 games this season (40-50)
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Rudy Gobert has pulled down at least 10 rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games
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Julius Randle had as many rebounds (5) as he did turnovers in Game 2
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Johnson last reached double digit rebounds on February 1.
Rotoworld Best Bet
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s Timberwolves and Spurs’ game:
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Spurs -4.5 ATS
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 216.5
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Player Prop: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Spurs’ Dylan Harper 11+ Points.
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