MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo scored 26 factors because the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-110 on Sunday night time.
Rudy Gobert had 17 factors and 15 rebounds for the Timberwolves, incomes their third straight victory. Julius Randle had 16 factors, whereas Jaden McDaniels added 12 factors and 10 rebounds for Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards, who earlier in the present day he was fined $100,000 for continued use of profanity in postgame media feedback, was held to 14 factors, 11 beneath his season common.
After DiVincenzo made considered one of two free throws with 12.1 seconds left, the Spurs had an additional possession 112-110. San Antonio discovered a large open Jeremy Sochan for 3, however he failed.
Wembanyama led San Antonio with 34 factors and eight rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 24 factors, Devin Vassell 22 and Chris Paul dished out 14 assists.
Takeaways
Spurs: Trailing by 13 early within the third quarter, Wembanyama went on a 16-4 run by showcasing his various offensive expertise. He scored within the low submit, hit a 3, made two free throws and drained two mid-range jumpers.
Timberwolves: Minnesota survived a brutal 3-point capturing night time, making simply 11 of 44 makes an attempt from past the arc. DiVincenzo was 5-of-10, however Edwards and Randle mixed to go 1-of-16.
Key second
With 4:44 left and the sport tied at 101, Randle made a layup in opposition to Wembanyama that was initially referred to as for an offensive foul. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch challenged the decision and the basket was allowed to face. Minnesota did not path till the tip.
Key statistic
Within the first quarter, the Timberwolves made simply 1 of 11 3-point makes an attempt, however made 9 of 9 contained in the arc.
To be continued
The Spurs host the Clippers and the Timberwolves journey to Oklahoma Metropolis on Tuesday.
___
APNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba
Copyright 2024 The Related Press. All rights reserved. This materials will not be printed, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed with out permission.
