The Minnesota Timberwolves (37-29) dominated from the start and cruised to their fifth consecutive victory, overpowering the San Antonio Spurs (26-36) with a commanding 141-124 win on March 10.
Minnesota Timberwolves Top Performers:
Julius Randle 14 PTS | 7 REB | 10 AST | 40.4 FPS
Randle has improved his production over his last three games and has become a triple-double threat. However, inefficiency from the field and three-point range, along with lackluster defensive numbers, has limited his fantasy value.
Naz Reid 20 PTS | 7 REB | 2 BLK | 38.4 FPS
Reid returned to the bench with Gobert back but maintained strong value for his position. His numbers are expected to decline with both Randle and Gobert returning to form, but he should still be a valuable contributor in three-pointers and on the defensive end.
Jaden McDaniels 16 PTS | 7 AST | 2 STL | 36.3 FPS
McDaniels has been on a strong offensive run, scoring in double digits for 18-straight games and is poised to keep it going after shooting 50% or better in his last five. He has also excelled defensively, posting multiple stocks 12 times since last month while contributing reliably in rebounding.
Rudy Gobert 16 PTS | 8 REB | 2 STL | 33.6 FPS
Gobert, who had been sidelined for the last ten games due to a back injury, made a strong return, nearly matching his typical production even while playing under minutes restrictions.
Anthony Edwards 25 PTS | 3 REB | 3 AST | 33.1 FPS
Edwards did all his damage in just three quarters, with the game already decided in the fourth, yet he still recorded a 20-point performance for the 51th time this season. His usage has dipped noticeably with the team getting healthier, so his scoring is expected to decline after multiple 30- and 40-point outings last month. That said, he’s likely to contribute more in other areas and should commit fewer turnovers.
San Antonio Spurs Top Performers:
Stephon Castle 20 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 37.4 FPS
Castle has scored 20+ points in five of his last six games. He’s shooting well from the field, but inconsistency from three and the free-throw line remains evident. He’s also maintained good rebounding numbers, improved his playmaking, and is poised to sustain his production with a favorable schedule ahead.
De’Aaron Fox 22 PTS | 8-12 FG | 3 AST | 27.9 FPS
Fox has shown big improvement in his shooting efficiency over five games this month and has also emerged from his struggles from three, draining four today. He also maintains good averages in both rebounding and playmaking numbers, though he couldn’t extend it on the defensive end. His role also remains uncertain moving forward, as the team is likely to reduce his workload.
Chris Paul 7 PTS | 7 AST | 2 STL | 27.7 FPS
Paul has been not only a steady playmaker but also highly efficient this month, shooting 63% from the field and 73% from deep, with his low usage playing a big role. That said, he won’t put up big scoring numbers, but his impact across multiple areas should remain steady. However, his availability is a concern, and he is also at risk of being shut down with the team out of contention.
Devin Vassell 13 PTS | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 26.8 FPS
Vassell has been ideal for category leagues this month, providing decent production across the board in five games, including an exceptional recent performance where he nearly dropped 40 points with eight threes and 11 rebounds. He continues to perform well in multiple areas while also thriving on the defensive end, but inconsistency from three and struggles at the free-throw line limit his overall output.
Keldon Johnson 13 PTS | 4 REB | 2 AST | 18.8 FPS
Johnson has scored in double-digits in 9 of his last ten games but remains tough to roster with minimal contributions in other areas.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Jeremy Sochan 5 PTS | 3 REB | 1 STL
Sochan started the week strong, but his production has declined since, failing to score in double digits for the third straight game despite being one of the team’s main offensive options.
