Overview
- Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points with nine rebounds and secured a decisive offensive board in the closing seconds.
- Anthony Edwards finished with 55 points, including 26 in the fourth quarter, to keep Minnesota within striking distance.
- Eurohoops reported that Edwards went 9-for-16 from three and tied Karl-Anthony Towns for the Timberwolves’ most 50-point games.
- After a 24-foot three by Donte DiVincenzo put Minnesota up 119-118 with 1:03 left, Wembanyama answered with a 20-footer and then blocked a reverse layup to preserve the lead.
- De’Aaron Fox posted 25 points and 12 assists and Keldon Johnson added 20 as San Antonio avoided a season sweep in the three-game series.