Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves
Chris Finch's squad has pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the 2nd round in the playoffs, as they outplayed Denver with a 4-2 scoreline. The series kicked off with a loss (105-116), but the "wolves" then went on to win three consecutive games. Despite suffering another defeat, they managed to seal the series.
What’s more, they had a strong start against San Antonio in the quarterfinals, eking out a narrow 104-102 victory. However, things went south in the second away game, where they were handed a heavy 95-133 defeat. These gaps in their defense occur occasionally and pose a challenge to fix, even though Minnesota has now managed to wrest the home advantage for themselves.
San Antonio Spurs
Mitch Johnson's team isn’t fazed by the occasional slip-ups, whether in the regular season or the current playoffs. They let one game slip to Portland (103-106), but thereafter didn’t give their opponents many chances.
A similar story is unfolding against the Timberwolves. After losing the initial game, they bounced back with a 38-point blowout victory. Riding this wave, they’re well poised to clinch the next away game too.
Prediction
There’s been no doubt about San Antonio's dominance over most opponents during the regular season, and so far in this championship, they still have things in control. An assured victory in the last game (133-95) provides a strong basis for expecting success today, especially since the Spurs need to reclaim their home court advantage.
I think wagering on a guest win (P2) is a sensible call here. Additionally, as we’ve seen, their offensive play is firing on all cylinders. They’ve consistently demonstrated the ability to rack up 120 points or more in a game, which is almost a winning ticket against a not-so-highly scoring Minnesota team.
