This is a big number for Stephon Castle who has been my pick for ROY even prior to becoming an overwhelming favorite. Despite having a very solid season, Castle has struggled from a consistency standpoint and is currently coming off the bench. Greg Popovich is very tough on rookies and if Castle doesn't shoot the ball well, his minutes tend to dwindle. This is also a difficult matchup against a Timberwolves team that has been playing strong defense. I'd play this for 1 unit at 15.5.

Wolves offense continues to make strides after getting key scorers back from injury and finally seeming to adjust to life after KAT. They have scored 123+ in 4 of their last 7 at home and the Spurs are a pathetic defensive team since losing Wemby for the season. They are allowing 119/G on the road over their last 13 contests. Over the last 15 games overall they are 29th in opposing rebound % and rebounds/G, 27th in opponent FG% and 24th in points allowed/G (120.5). Running out of gas/tanking at a time when ANT seems intent on making a statement about MIN's ability to score the ball more like they did a year ago. Vegas hasn't quite caught up yet.