Timberwolves take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Spurs -9. 5; over/under is 215. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Timberwolves won the last meeting 104-102 on Tuesday, led by 21 points from Julius Randle. Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 18. The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents.
San Antonio is ninth in the league with 28. 1 assists per game. Stephon Castle leads the Spurs averaging 7.
4. The Timberwolves are 31-21 in Western Conference play. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference shooting 37.