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Wembanyama Scores 39 as Spurs Edge Timberwolves 126-123

The win denied Minnesota a sweep, reinforcing San Antonio’s hold near the top of the West.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 11: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs commits an offensive foul against Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center on January 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Spurs 104-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Victor Wembanyama hit a go-ahead jumper, blocked Joan Beringer in the final minute, and secured a vital late offensive rebound to close out the Spurs’ victory.
  • Anthony Edwards posted a career- and season-high 55 points, including 26 in the fourth quarter, after Donte DiVincenzo’s 3-pointer briefly put Minnesota ahead 119-118 with 1:03 left.
  • San Antonio’s 48-22 second quarter—its highest-scoring quarter since 1987—built a 25-point halftime cushion before Minnesota stormed back with a 40-27 third period.
  • De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and 12 assists and Keldon Johnson scored 20 as San Antonio avoided a 0-3 season series sweep against Minnesota.
  • The Spurs improved to 28-13 and now host Utah on Monday, while the Timberwolves, on the second night of a back-to-back and without Rudy Gobert, head to Utah on Tuesday.