Randle and the Timberwolves visit San Antonio to begin second round
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Monday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Spurs -13. 5; over/under is 216. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs host the Minnesota Timberwolves to start the Western Conference second round.
Minnesota went 2-1 against San Antonio during the regular season. The Spurs won the last regular season matchup 126-123 on Sunday, Jan. 18 led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama, while Anthony Edwards scored 55 points for the Timberwolves.
The Spurs are 36-16 in Western Conference games. San Antonio ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 11. 4 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 3.
4. The Timberwolves are 31-21 in Western Conference play. Minnesota is 6-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.