The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the NBA world Tuesday night, stealing Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs with a nail-biting 104-102 victory. Now, all eyes turn to Game 2 on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center, where the Spurs look to even the series on their home court.
The Timberwolves, the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, have already shown they can hang with the powerhouse No. 2 seed Spurs. But their path to a 2-0 lead could get tougher, as star guard Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) are both listed as questionable for Game 2. Minnesota did win the regular-season series 2-1, giving them confidence they can compete with San Antonio's elite roster.
Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET, and the Spurs enter as heavy 10.5-point favorites, according to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for total points sits at 216.5, suggesting a slightly slower pace than the high-scoring Game 1 affair.
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After running the numbers for Timberwolves vs. Spurs, the model is leaning toward the Over on the 216.5 total. The Over has hit in four of Minnesota's last six road games, suggesting both teams could light up the scoreboard again. For the full breakdown, including spread and money-line picks, check out the model's predictions before tipoff.
