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PREVIEW: Minnesota brings a five-game winning streak into Target Center Monday night, looking to avenge not just a loss to Phoenix, but the loss. The Timberwolves were up eight with under a minute left in their previous matchup against the Suns, yet somehow managed to surrender that advantage through missed free throws, careless turnovers, and poor shot selection. Saturday's comeback win over the Clippers mirrored that collapse, with Minnesota facing an 18-point deficit before rallying in the third quarter, only to nearly squander another late-game lead through turnovers and isolation-heavy offense. The difference this time came down to one moment:...

PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers collide at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night , with both franchises searching for consistency after turbulent stretches to their seasons. Sacramento has lost 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a four-game slide with a 127-111 road defeat to the Heat on Saturday. Zach LaVine led the team with 42 points on 12 of 24 shooting, Keegan Murray added 16 points, Nique Clifford provided the spark off the bench with 15 points on seven of eight shooting while Russell Westbrook tallied...

PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs travel to New Orleans on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET to face a Pelicans team struggling mightily this season. New Orleans has lost 28 of their last 31 games , making this matchup heavily favor the visiting Spurs. San Antonio has won 14 of their last 22 games and enters this contest with momentum despite a recent 130-117 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers . The defensive focal point will be containing Trey Murphy III, who had 41 points in the Spurs' last matchup with New Orleans. Stephon Castle and Luke Kornet are...