The Timberwolves remain significant betting underdogs against San Antonio.

The San Antonio Spurs' backcourt faces a critical adjustment as the Western Conference Semifinals return to the Frost Bank Center.

Months before his recent ejection, Victor Wembanyama revealed his increased anger towards opponents amid their physicality.

The second-year guard is checking the 6-foot-9 veteran more than anyone else in the Spurs vs. Timberwolves series, and having a lot of success except for one specific part of the game.

Roberto De Zerbi has gone for an unchanged lineup for Spurs, as their 4-2-3-1 formation worked really well in their win at Aston Villa last weekend. Conor Gallagher will flourish in a slightly freer role and will be given plenty of encouragement to break forward and support Richarlison as much as possible.

Spurs now have the worst home record in the division this season, thanks to Burnley’s point against Aston Villa on Sunday. They have lost 10 times, conceded 30 goals and only accumulated 11 points. To ensure their Premier League survival, that surely has to change.

The last time Victor Wembanyama came back from missed playoff action, he posted a near-triple-double on 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks against the Trail Blazers last month. As with that Round 1 matchup that saw the Spurs star missing a game due to his concussion,