The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves meet the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night. Minnesota advanced with a 110-98 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, while San Antonio defeated Portland 114-95 on Tuesday. The Timberwolves (49-33), who placed third in the Northwest Division, are 24-20 on the road this season, including postseason. The Spurs (62-20), who won the Southwest Division, are 34-9 on their home court. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable, while Ayo Dosunmu (calf) has been ruled out.
Tipoff from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 6-2, including five of the last six games. The Spurs are 9.5-point favorites in the latest Timberwolves vs. Spurs odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 219.5.
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