Timberwolves Win, Edwards Expected Out Two Months

Minnesota visits San Antonio with Anthony Edwards expected to miss up to two months after knee surgery, making the Timberwolves’ offense and ability to cover a large spread uncertain. A betting preview sees neither side as a comfortable spread pick and leans toward the under, anticipating a controlled, defense-oriented game. Minnesota’s first game without Edwards was a loss to Golden State, when the team struggled to find its rhythm and was vulnerable defensively; it responded by routing the Clippers, with LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Bones Hyland helping drive a balanced attack. The Clippers game offered evidence that Minnesota can generate offense collectively, though the Spurs matchup remains a test of whether that can continue without Edwards.