Keldon Johnson had 25 factors, Chris Paul added 15 factors and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night time with out coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the sport as a result of sickness.
Jeremy Sochan added 19 factors and 10 rebounds for San Antonio, and Victor Wembanyama had 17 factors and 6 rebounds.
Paul, 39, grew to become the second-oldest participant in NBA historical past with 10 assists in consecutive video games. Corridor of Fame level guard John Stockton of the Utah Jazz completed the feat at age 41.
Julius Randle scored 21 factors and Anthony Edwards had 18 for Minnesota, taking part in on the second night time of a back-to-back. The Timberwolves arrived at their San Antonio lodge round 4:15 a.m. after rallying within the remaining minutes to defeat Denver 119-116 at residence Friday night time.
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Takeaways
Timberwolves: Randle was 8 of 15 from the sector whereas attacking Wembanyama with a collection of drives, left-handed floaters and hook pictures. Rudy Gobert went 3 for 8, his shot being blocked twice by Wembanyama.
Spurs: Paul is averaging 16 factors after scoring simply six in his first two video games with San Antonio. Paul recorded his second consecutive double-double, bringing his profession complete to 529. He’s second to LeBron James (575) in double-doubles amongst energetic gamers.
Key second
San Antonio confirmed its burgeoning defensive prowess on a collection of performs late within the first half to protect a precarious lead. Johnson stole the ball from Donte DiVincenzo with 38 seconds left within the second quarter. The turnover led to an alley-oop dunk by Wembanyama that put the Spurs up 62-57. Wembanyama then rushed to dam Gobert on the rim, knocking his dunk try off his palms and off the backboard with six seconds remaining.
Key statistic
San Antonio had 11 turnovers for the second straight sport after averaging 17.2 to start out the season. The Spurs had a game-high 22 turnovers in a 105-93 loss to Oklahoma Metropolis on Wednesday. Since then, San Antonio has recorded 22 mixed turnovers whereas successful back-to-back video games.
