Spurs' Wembanyama Shines in Back-to-Back Games, Spurs Upset Timberwolves
Rookie star Victor Wembanyama's standout performance helps Spurs rally from significant deficits, handing the Timberwolves their third loss in eight days.
- San Antonio Spurs' rookie star Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick, helped the Spurs upset the Western Conference power Minnesota Timberwolves with a 23-point, 10-rebound performance, marking his team-best 19th double-double and third in a row.
- Wembanyama completed his first back-to-back since Nov. 17-18, indicating a positive recovery from a right ankle injury that had previously prohibited him from playing both games of back-to-backs.
- Wembanyama's minutes restriction, currently capped at 30, is expected to be lifted in the near future.
- The Spurs rallied from deficits of 15 points in the second quarter and 12 late in the third quarter to beat the Timberwolves 113-112, marking their second victory in a row and third in the last five outings.
- The Timberwolves, despite leading by as many as 15 points, suffered their third gut-wrenching loss in eight days, losing their top spot in the Western Conference for the first time since Nov. 18.
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