In a thrilling matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-110, marking their third consecutive victory. Donte DiVincenzo was the standout performer for the Timberwolves, scoring 26 points. Rudy Gobert contributed significantly with a double-double of 17 points and 15 rebounds. Other notable performances included Julius Randle, who scored 16 points, and Jaden McDaniels, who added 12 points along with 10 rebounds. Despite a fine of $100,000 earlier in the day for inappropriate comments, Anthony Edwards managed to score 14 points, though this was well below his season average.
The game was tightly contested, especially in the closing minutes. With just 12.1 seconds left, DiVincenzo made one of two free throws, leaving the Spurs with a chance to tie or win. Jeremy Sochan had an opportunity to secure a victory with a wide-open three-pointer but missed the mark. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with an impressive 34 points and 8 rebounds, while Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell added 24 and 22 points, respectively. Chris Paul also contributed with 14 assists.
A key moment in the game occurred late in the fourth quarter when Randle’s layup was initially called an offensive foul. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch successfully challenged the call, allowing the basket to count, which shifted the momentum in favor of Minnesota. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, making only 11 of 44 attempts, the Timberwolves managed to secure the win. They will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming game against Oklahoma City, while the Spurs prepare to host the Los Angeles Clippers.
