An NBA analyst recently discussed whether Jaden McDaniels is peaking at the perfect time for the Timberwolves' playoff push.

A little over midway through the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Julius Randle backed down his defender in the post and then fired a crisp kickout pass to Jaden McDaniels above the 3-point line. McDaniels had an open look at a 3 from an area of the floor that has been profitable for him.

Rudy returned. It became official less than an hour before the Timberwolves’ game against San Antonio on Sunday night at Target Center. After missing 10 games because of a lower-back issue, big Wolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action,

Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124.

Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night

San Antonio Spurs (26-35 ... six rebounds and 4.6 assists for the Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 19.3 points over the last 10 games. De'Aaron Fox is averaging 23.6 points, 6.3 assists ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action against San Antonio after a 10-game absence due to a lower back injury and joined in the team's highest-scoring game of the season.

Tonight's Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions expect Jaden McDaniels to continue taking a back seat to Julius Randle on offense.

Minnesota looks to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over San Antonio. Sunday's meeting is the first this season for the teams.