The San Antonio Spurs will lock horns with the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Sunday. This will be the first time that these two teams go against each other this season.
The Spurs (13-5) are heading into the matchup on a two-game winning streak. They secured a 139-136 win over the Denver Nuggets in their last game. The Spurs are fourth fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
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The Timberwolves (11-8), on the other hand, are hosting the visitors after securing a 119-115 win over the Boston Celtics at home. They hold sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups Tonight
San Antonio Spurs starting lineup
The Spurs are expected to start the same lineup as their previous game. De’Aaron Fox will start as the point guard, with Devin Vassell playing at shooting guard, Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes will form the frontcourt with Luka Kornet playing as the number five.
Spurs depth chart against the Timberwolves:
Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup
The Timberwolves are expected to play their best lineup as all of their starters are available for the game. Donte DiVincenzo should start at point guard while Anthony Edwards plays at shooting guard. Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle will form the frontcourt while Rudy Gobert plays at center.
Timberwolves depth chart against the Spurs:
San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Reports
San Antonio Spurs injury report
The Spurs are heading into the matchup with three players confirmed to be out with injuries. Stephon Castle is out with a hip injury, while Jordan McLaugh is out with a hamstring strain.
Victor Wembanyama remains on the sideline due to a calf strain, while Harrison Ingram is listed as questionable.
Minnesota Timberwolves injury report
The Timberwolves are hosting the Spurs with a fully healthy roster. They will have all of their players available for the matchup.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Key Matchups
The faceoff between Anthony Edwards and De’Aaron Fox will be a matchup to keep an eye on. It will be a battle of two of the most elite guards in the league. Edwards has been on a tear since returning from a hamstring injury earlier this month.
The Timberwolves star has scored more than 30 points in each of his last five games. He is averaging 28.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game on 47.7% shooting. Fox, on the other hand, is leading the Spurs in Wembanyama’s absence. He is averaging 24.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 6.9 apg on 48.0% shooting.
Edited by Avi Shravan