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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 forward Victor Wembanyama, right, drives on Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half of their NBA game with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. San Antonio held on to beat Minnesota 113-112.
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Overview

  • 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.