Dec 16, 2024 08:17 AM IST
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Anthony Edwards scored 26 factors in 28 minutes of courtroom time to assist elevate the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in a Western Convention recreation created by the outcomes of the NBA Cup.
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The Timberwolves led by 15 factors at halftime however by simply six heading into the fourth quarter. Minnesota quicky rebuilt its benefit over the primary 4 and a half minutes by way of an 11-2 run capped by a three-point play by Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
The Wolves by no means appeared again, profitable for the sixth time in its previous seven video games.
Alexander-Walker added 17 factors in a reserve position for Minnesota whereas Jaden McDaniels racked up 12 factors and 11 rebounds, Julius Randle had 11 factors and Rudy Gobert scored 10.
Victor Wembanyama had 20 factors and 12 rebounds to steer San Antonio, which had a two-game profitable streak snapped. Jeremy Sochan added 17 factors and 15 rebounds, Harrison Barnes additionally scored 17 factors and Julian Champagnie hit for 11.
The Timberwolves led for all however a short while early within the first quarter and constructed a 12-point benefit within the interval earlier than a 3-pointer by Champagnie with 7 seconds left allowed San Antonio to tug to inside 28-19 after 12 minutes of play.
Wembanyama’s 3-pointer to open the second interval trimmed the Minnesota result in six factors, however from there the Timberwolves dominated the remainder of the quarter. Randle hit a driving layup on the 2:20 mark to stoke the margin to 16 factors and Minnesota carried a 52-37 lead into the break.
Edwards scored 16 factors earlier than halftime to tempo the Timberwolves’ assault whereas Alexander-Walker added 12 factors for Minnesota.
Wembanyama’s 14 factors led the Spurs, with Sochan including 10 within the half as San Antonio shot a paltry 3-for-21 from 3-point vary and dedicated 10 turnovers.
The Spurs made a run at Minnesota within the third quarter, drawing to 66-63 on Stephon Fortress’s layup with 3:22 to play within the interval. The remainder of the quarter went backwards and forwards with the Timberwolves taking a 76-70 edge into the ultimate 12 minutes.
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