The Timberwolves fared much better compared to the last meeting, but still fell short against San Antonio. In the loss, D'Angelo Russell scored 23 points with 14 assists (8-19 FG, 2-4 3PT). Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points, 10 rebounds with 4 blocks. Ex-Spur, T.J. Warren, scored 17 points with Jarrett Culver contributing 15 points. It was a 4th Quarter swing, 34-26 that helped the Spurs pull this win off, having enough momentum left over from a 37-22 1st Quarter blitz.
The Slender-Man led the Spurs with 28 points, going 13-16 & 2-2 from 3PT distance. Murray backed up Ingram with 22 points, 8 assists. Kent Bazemore continues to play well, scoring 17 points on 5-8 3PT shooting. Andre Drummond had 15 points, 7 rebounds with Thomas Bryant grabbing down 9 boards.
Smart basketball breeds success, as the Spurs only had 7 turnovers to 14 by Minnesota.
