PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, with tip-off scheduled for 04:00 on Monday 10 November. Minnesota arrived in Sacramento riding momentum after defeating the Utah Jazz 137-97 at home , with Anthony Edwards scoring 37 points and Julius Randle adding 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Sacramento's last outing saw them fall 132-101 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center. The Wolves enter this matchup boasting elite offensive efficiency, particularly from distance, while the Kings' defensive vulnerabilities have become a defining characteristic of their season thus far. The Timberwolves rank 8th in defensive prowess against three-point shooting while also ranking 8th in high-frequency attacking of the rim. Conversely, Sacramento ranks 26th in defensive efforts against rim attacks and 26th in offensive spacing, further complicated by their 28th-ranked three-point attempt rate. The Kings have won the last two matchups against Minnesota, achieving winning scorelines of 115-104 and 116-114 at Target Center , though the Wolves beat Sacramento 130-126 when they last met at Golden 1 Center, with seven victories in the last ten head-to-head matchups at this venue. This Western Conference clash shapes up as a critical test for Sacramento's defensive identity and Minnesota's ability to maintain winning form on the road.