Terrence Shannon Jr.

Golden State Warriors (26-21, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-19, seventh in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Monday, 9:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -7.5; over/under is 232.5BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota comes into the matchup against Golden State after losing five games in a row.The Timberwolves have gone 14-14 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota is fifth in the Western Conference with 33.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.4.The Warriors are 16-13 in conference games. Golden State is ninth in the Western Conference with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Jimmy Butler III averaging 2.3.The Timberwolves average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Warriors give up. The Warriors are shooting 46.2% from the field, which equals what the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.The teams play for the third time this season. The Warriors won the last matchup 111-85 on Jan. 25. Stephen Curry scored 26 points to help lead the Warriors to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 22.3 points, seven rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 3.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Brandin Podziemski is scoring 12.2 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Warriors. Curry is averaging 3.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 4-6, averaging 118.0 points, 46.9 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.5 points per game.Warriors: 7-3, averaging 123.7 points, 40.5 rebounds, 31.8 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.1 points.INJURIES: Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (foot).Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Jonathan Kuminga: out (knee), Seth Curry: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Golden State Warriors (25-21, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-18, seventh in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota enters the matchup with Golden State after losing four straight games.The Timberwolves are 14-13 in conference play. Minnesota scores 120.0 points while outscoring opponents by 4.9 points per game.The Warriors are 15-13 in Western Conference play. Golden State has a 2-3 record in one-possession games.The Timberwolves are shooting 48.4% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 47.2% the Warriors allow to opponents. The Warriors are shooting 46.3% from the field, which equals what the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.The teams square off for the second time this season. The Timberwolves won 127-120 in the last meeting on Dec. 13. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 27 points, and Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 39 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Randle is averaging 23.4 points over the last 10 games.Brandin Podziemski is scoring 12.2 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Warriors. Curry is averaging 3.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 5-5, averaging 123.6 points, 47.0 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.9 points per game.Warriors: 6-4, averaging 122.8 points, 40.0 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 9.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.9 points.INJURIES: Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (foot).Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Jonathan Kuminga: day to day (knee), Seth Curry: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Minnesota Timberwolves (27-16, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (14-29, 13th in the Western Conference)Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -10.5; over/under is 245.5BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Utah Jazz after Anthony Edwards scored 55 points in the Timberwolves' 126-123 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.The Jazz are 0-8 in division matchups. Utah has a 6-19 record against teams over .500.The Timberwolves are 4-4 against the rest of their division. Minnesota ranks fifth in the Western Conference with 33.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.The Jazz score 119.1 points per game, 4.4 more points than the 114.7 the Timberwolves give up. The Jazz average 120.0 points per game, 7.5 fewer points than the 127.5 the Jazz allow.The teams play for the third time this season. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 120-113 on Nov. 11, with Edwards scoring 35 points in the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Keyonte George is averaging 24 points and 6.8 assists for the Jazz. Brice Sensabaugh is averaging 17.5 points over the last 10 games.Gobert is scoring 11.0 points per game and averaging 11.4 rebounds for the Timberwolves. Edwards is averaging 25.2 points and 3.7 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 2-8, averaging 116.8 points, 42.5 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 8.3 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 129.8 points per game.Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 122.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.3 points.INJURIES: Jazz: Lauri Markkanen: day to day (illness), Georges Niang: day to day (foot), Brice Sensabaugh: day to day (illness), Walker Kessler: out for season (shoulder).Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (foot), Naz Reid: day to day (shoulder).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Minnesota Timberwolves (27-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (28-13, second in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Saturday, 8 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -6.5; over/under is 228.5BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hosts Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams.The Spurs are 15-11 in conference games. San Antonio ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 49.9 points per game in the paint led by Victor Wembanyama averaging 10.4.The Timberwolves are 14-11 against conference opponents. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference shooting 37.3% from 3-point range.The Spurs score 117.6 points per game, 3.1 more points than the 114.5 the Timberwolves give up. The Timberwolves average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.7 more makes per game than the Spurs give up.The teams square off for the third time this season. The Timberwolves won 104-103 in the last meeting on Jan. 12. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 23 points, and Wembanyama led the Spurs with 29 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Wembanyama is shooting 51.6% and averaging 23.9 points for the Spurs. Julian Champagnie is averaging 3.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points, seven rebounds and 5.6 assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 18.6 points and 6.5 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 5-5, averaging 110.0 points, 49.1 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.9 points per game.Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 123.9 points, 47.0 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 51.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.8 points.INJURIES: Spurs: Stephon Castle: day to day (illness), Devin Vassell: out (thigh).Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (foot), Anthony Edwards: out (foot).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.