In a thrilling matchup in San Antonio, the Spurs (10-36) orchestrated a stunning upset against the formidable Minnesota Timberwolves (32-14), with Victor Wembanyama recording a double-double, securing 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Devin Vassell added 25 points to the Spurs’ triumphant night, as they rallied to beat the Timberwolves 113-112 on a court briefly disrupted by a bat.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32 points and 12 rebounds, but the two-game winning streak came to an end in the face of the Spurs’ resilient effort.
Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 19 points each for the Timberwolves, who entered the game sharing the lead in the Western Conference with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Wembanyama’s pivotal 3-pointer gave San Antonio a 112-107 lead with two minutes remaining, setting the stage for a tense finish.
Although he missed two crucial free throws, the Spurs held on as Keldon Johnson made a crucial free throw, securing the narrow 113-112 victory.
