If the Timberwolves possess the most of any one thing of the 30 teams in the NBA, it may very well be confidence. They’re fearless. All of ‘em.

The Spurs led the Minnesota Timberwolves nearly all night before falling 104-103 on a late Anthony Edwards jumper

The game began with the Timberwolves struggling to find their rhythm, falling behind 16-0 before finally scoring their first basket nearly five minutes into the match. However, as the third quarter progressed,

Anthony Edwards scored the game-winning bucket as the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the San Antonio Spurs. Anthony Edwards soaked up the crowd's admiration after leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs by the slimmest of margins, 104-103, at Target Center on Sunday.

Wembanyama had not started a game since New Year's Eve, when he suffered a left knee bone bruise in the fourth quarter of a Spurs victory over the New York Knicks. He had come off the bench in three games since his return. Now that he is back in the starting lineup, Wembanyama hopes to stay there for good.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 7 pm ET. Both teams boast strong records, with the Timberwolves relying on DiVincenzo and Randle, while the Spurs look to Wembanyama and Castle.

Even if Victor Wembanyama doesn't play, our Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions think San Antonio can force an upset with its depth.