Overview
- San Antonio beat Minnesota 126-123, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 39 points and securing a decisive late offensive rebound as Anthony Edwards poured in a career-high 55.
- The NBA’s Last Two Minute report said officials missed illegal body contact by Wembanyama on Joan Beringer in the closing minute, deeming the non-call incorrect.
- The Spurs’ 48-22 second quarter built a 69-44 halftime lead before the Timberwolves surged back behind Edwards, who scored 26 in the fourth.
- Wembanyama committed a free-throw violation on an intentional miss in the final seconds, but San Antonio held on after Keldon Johnson hit a clutch 3 and De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and 12 assists.
- Postgame, Edwards and Wembanyama exchanged praise for each other’s games; Wembanyama was later named an All-Star starter and followed with 33 points in a win over the Jazz.