Overview
- San Antonio blew the game open with a 48-22 second quarter, its highest-scoring period since 1987, to build a 25-point halftime lead.
- Anthony Edwards poured in a career-high 55 points, including 26 in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota briefly went ahead 119-118 late.
- In the final minute, Victor Wembanyama hit the go-ahead 20-footer, blocked Joan Beringer at the rim, and secured a pivotal offensive rebound.
- De'Aaron Fox tallied 25 points and 12 assists and Keldon Johnson scored 20 to support Wembanyama's 39-point night.
- The Timberwolves were without Rudy Gobert due to a hip issue, and rookie Joan Beringer impressed with energetic minutes during the comeback push.