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Spurs Aim for Crucial 3-1 Lead in Playoff Series
11 May
Summary
- Spurs lead the playoff series 2-1 after winning the last two games.
- The Timberwolves have a strong home record favoring the game's total going under.
- Both teams possess strong defensive rankings, impacting scoring.
The second-seeded San Antonio Spurs are aiming for a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their playoff matchup on Sunday. San Antonio secured a 115-108 victory on Friday, marking their fifth win in their last six postseason games. The Timberwolves are striving to prevent a three-game losing streak.
The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis. While the Timberwolves won two of three regular season games, the Spurs are currently favored by 4.5 points. Before any picks are made, projections indicate a strong tendency for the total score to go under 218.5 points.
This prediction is supported by both teams' defensive efficiency, with the Spurs ranking third and the Timberwolves eighth. Minnesota's offense has averaged fewer points since the injury of Donte DiVincenzo. Furthermore, the Timberwolves' home games have a strong historical trend of going under the total points scored, boasting the highest rate in the NBA.
