Overview
- Joe Ingles made his first NBA start since January 2022 during the Timberwolves' 134-93 victory over the Pelicans.
- The decision was made by coach Chris Finch to allow Ingles' autistic son, Jacob, to watch his father play live for the first time.
- Ingles played six minutes, recording an assist, while emphasizing that the night was about raising awareness for autism, not statistics.
- The Ingles family has been vocal advocates for autism awareness, supporting initiatives such as sensory rooms at sports venues.
- Ingles reflected on the challenges of raising a child with autism, stressing that financial resources do not eliminate the daily struggles families face.