Spurs surge Continues as They Host Timberwolves Amidst injury Challenges
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Riding a 7-3 record in their last ten games, the San Antonio Spurs aim to continue their impressive run when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at 6 PM CT. Despite remaining without Victor Wembanyama due to a calf injury,the Spurs have found success through contributions from their remaining core and emerging role players. Fans can watch the game on FanDuel SW and listen on WOAI (1200 AM).
De’Aaron Fox has consistently led the offensive charge,scoring at least 26 points in every game as November 14th while achieving a career-best True Shooting Percentage. Devin Vassell has also elevated his game, highlighted by a strong performance against the Denver Nuggets, and is posting career-best advanced stats alongside Keldon Johnson. Julian Champagnie is providing valuable perimeter shooting and defense, matching the effectiveness of Harrison Barnes.
The return of dylan Harper has further bolstered San Antonio’s offense, creating seamless transitions between units. Over the past two games, the Spurs rank 4th in the NBA in both scoring and offensive rating, and 8th in Net Rating, even without Wembanyama.
The Timberwolves, conversely, have been inconsistent, ranking 15th in net rating over their last five games with a 19th-rated offense and 9th-rated defense. Despite a healthy roster, Minnesota has struggled to find consistent success.
While Anthony Edwards remains a scoring threat, the Spurs recently demonstrated their ability to compete against top-tier talent, successfully facing Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets without Wembanyama.
Injuries:
Spurs: Stephon Castle – out (hip), Jordan McLaughlin – Out (hamstring), Victor Wembanyama – Out (calf)
Timberwolves: None
