The Minnesota Timberwolves faced a challenging back-to-back scenario, resulting in a 113-103 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs after a thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Wolves struggled to find their rhythm, falling behind by as much as 19 points. Despite strong performances from Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards, who each scored 21 points, the team couldn't replicate the late-game magic from their previous night.
Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, while Chris Paul contributed significantly with 15 points and 13 assists. The Spurs capitalized on their rested status, having not played the night before, while the Timberwolves dealt with the fatigue of late travel.
Victor Wembanyama continued to impress, adding 17 points and showcasing his all-around skills, although the Spurs were without head coach Gregg Popovich due to illness.
