{"id":83638,"date":"2024-01-29T06:42:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/?p=111601"},"modified":"2024-01-29T06:42:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:42:41","slug":"vassell-wembanyama-lead-spurs-to-113-112-win-over-timberwolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/29\/vassell-wembanyama-lead-spurs-to-113-112-win-over-timberwolves\/","title":{"rendered":"Vassell, Wembanyama Lead Spurs To 113-112 Win Over Timberwolves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Devin Vassell led the way with 25 points, and Victor Wembanyama contributed a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs clinched a narrow <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kVrla_i5a8M\">113-112<\/a> win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday&#8217;s NBA action. The game included an unusual delay caused by a bat on the court.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Edwards stood out for Minnesota with 32 points and 12 rebounds, but it wasn&#8217;t enough to extend their two-game winning streak. Edwards acknowledged the Spurs&#8217; greater desire to win, especially in crucial moments involving loose balls.<\/p>\n<p>&#x201C;They wanted it more,&#x201D; Edwards said. &#x201C;They got every loose ball. They got the loose ball that determined the game at the end. They just wanted it a lot more than we did.&#x201D;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TIMBERWOLVES at SPURS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 27, 2024\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kVrla_i5a8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points each for Minnesota. Towns had a chance to win the game but missed a three-pointer at the buzzer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NBA NEWS &amp; SCORES: <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/category\/nba-news\/\">Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite the win, San Antonio still holds the worst record in the Western Conference, contrasting with Minnesota&#8217;s position at the top. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hailed the victory as the season&#8217;s best, made more remarkable by the bat incident.<\/p>\n<p>&#x201C;The best win we&#x2019;ve had,&#8221; Popovich.<\/p>\n<p>The game momentarily paused when a bat descended onto the court, leading to light-hearted moments. The Spurs&#8217; mascot, The Coyote, eventually captured the bat, recalling a similar incident involving Manu Ginobili in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>The bat&#8217;s presence caused various reactions among the Spurs players. Jeremy Sochan seemed intrigued, while Keldon Johnson admitted to being more frightened.<\/p>\n<p>&#x201C;I know my lane,&#x201D; Johnson said. &#x201C;Like, I&#x2019;m borderline scared of the dark &#x2026; so, the bat? That&#x2019;s something like, nah, that ain&#x2019;t really up my alley. I was more scared. &#x201D;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NBA NEWS &amp; SCORES: <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/category\/nba-news\/\">Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wembanyama&#8217;s late three-pointer and Johnson&#8217;s critical free throws in the final moments set the stage for Towns&#8217; missed buzzer-beater.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson, who contributed 14 points, and Doug McDermott, whose three-pointer gave the Spurs their first lead since the game&#8217;s start, were pivotal. The Spurs also excelled from beyond the arc and in team play, with 35 assists on 46 baskets. Edwards praised the Spurs&#8217; speed and tempo, particularly highlighting Tre Jones&#8217; impact.<\/p>\n<p>&#x201C;They play fast,&#x201D; Edwards said. &#x201C;Tre Jones pushed the tempo every single time he touches the ball. So, that&#x2019;s great for them.&#x201D;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NBA NEWS &amp; SCORES: <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/category\/nba-news\/\">Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio outperformed Minnesota in the fourth quarter, with Sochan and Vassell scoring crucial points. Sochan&#8217;s recent performance, including 44 points over two games, drew particular praise from teammate Johnson.<\/p>\n<p>&#x201C;I tell him I&#x2019;m so proud of him because I feel like it has been an up and down year for him,&#x201D; Johnson said. &#x201C;Just to see him flourish, there&#x2019;s nothing that makes me happier to see after all adversity. He&#x2019;s persevering and shining, and to see the smile and the energy that he&#x2019;s bringing to the team, it&#x2019;s really contagious. It makes me smile, man.&#x201D;<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves next face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, while the Spurs host the Washington Wizards on the same evening.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/2024\/01\/29\/nba-news-scores-devin-vassell-victor-wembanyama-lead-san-antonio-spurs-win-over-minnesota-timberwolves\/\">Vassell, Wembanyama Lead Spurs To 113-112 Win Over Timberwolves<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/\">NBA Analysis Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Devin Vassell led the way with 25 points, and Victor Wembanyama contributed a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs clinched a narrow 113-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday\u2019s NBA action. The game included an unusual delay caused by a bat on the court. Anthony Edwards stood out [\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/2024\/01\/29\/nba-news-scores-devin-vassell-victor-wembanyama-lead-san-antonio-spurs-win-over-minnesota-timberwolves\/\">Vassell, Wembanyama Lead Spurs To 113-112 Win Over Timberwolves<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/\">NBA Analysis 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