The San Antonio Spurs suffered a close defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, with a final score of 112-110 at Target Center. Both teams entered the matchup with 16 wins this season, but the Timberwolves came out on top, earning their third consecutive victory despite an outstanding performance from Victor Wembanyama.
With the win, the Timberwolves improved to 17-14, climbing to eighth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Spurs dropped to 16-16, settling into tenth place.
Minnesota Timberwolves Edge Spurs In Thriller Despite Victor Wembanyama’s Heroics
The game’s conclusion was packed with drama, including an offensive rebound by the Spurs in the final seconds and a missed three-point attempt by Jeremy Sochan that could have changed the outcome. The Timberwolves relied on a balanced effort from their starters. Rudy Gobert led the charge with 17 points and 15 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Donte DiVincenzo was the standout performer, contributing 26 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Other key contributors included Jaden McDaniels with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists while Julius Randle scored 16 points in the win.
For the Spurs, Wembanyama continued to prove his dominance with a stellar 34-point performance. He added eight rebounds and two assists while shooting 13-of-30 from the field and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line.
Harrison Barnes chipped in 24 points and five rebounds, while Devin Vassell added 22 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Chris Paul sealed the offense with 14 assists, although his scoring contribution was limited to six points.
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Up next, the Timberwolves are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, while the Spurs will take on the Los Angeles Clippers on the same day.
