Minnesota vs San Antonio Prediction 10 March 2025

Recently, the Wolves secured a hard-fought victory over Miami (106:104). One could say that Finch's team finally demonstrated quality defense, which will be of particular importance ahead of the clash with San Antonio. Gobert's return strengthened their play in the "paint." Considering that the "Spurs" will play without their main star, we anticipate Timberwolves' dominance under the basket. The games against Charlotte (125:110) and Philadelphia (126:112) clearly showed that the "Wolves" are also in great shape offensively. Edwards is in good form - averaging 27.2 points per season. Notably, they have excellent shooting accuracy - especially from beyond the arc (37.7%). The home court factor may help improve statistics in many game components. We expect significant progress on the boards - currently averaging 43.9 rebounds (18th). In terms of personnel, Minnesota appears to be a more stable and experienced team capable of remembering defense - conceding an average of 109 points (5th).

Looking at San Antonio, one main problem stands out - the loss of Wembanyama. Without him, the play under the basket has turned into a nightmare. This led to a defeat against Sacramento (109:127). The team had no chance on the boards. Biyombo lacks mobility and skills. Popovich's team has to switch to playing with a small lineup, sacrificing any defensive actions. On average, the Spurs concede 115.4 points per game. Against Minnesota, this could be disastrous. Individually, few defend at a high level, and they will have to contain Edwards, Randle, and Conley. In terms of offense, of course, Fox and company are capable of coming up with something - after all, there is Paul. But when driving to the basket, the Spurs will face many difficulties: Gobert awaits them with his shot-blocking abilities.