The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in effective field goal % (55.7%), and the Spurs rank 3rd in opponent eFG% (49.8%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 53.2%, so the Timberwolves are 2.5 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
The Spurs (6-2) are 6th in the West; the Timberwolves (6-3) are 7th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Spurs 2-0. Home record: Timberwolves 3-1. Streaks: Spurs W6, Timberwolves W2.
The Spurs rank 12th in the NBA in offensive rating (112.4), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). A tough test for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Spurs are 1.6 above it. Victor Wembanyama leads them with 29.0 points a game on 57.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (SAS 8 games, MIN 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
SASMINSan Antonio SpursLast 5: average margin +13.2 (season +8.2). Streak W6.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
San Antonio Spurs| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor WembanyamaF-C | 29.0 | 12.4 | 3.1 | 57.0 |
| Dylan HarperG | 18.6 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 58.5 |
| De'Aaron FoxG | 15.1 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 65.2 |
| Stephon CastleG | 15.0 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 48.7 |
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
San Antonio SpursMinnesota TimberwolvesTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.