Wembanyama, Spurs fend off Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
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Edwards scored 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Wolves climbed all the way back from a 25-point halftime deficit, but they couldn’t finish the job vs. Victor Wembanyama and Co.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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The Wolves trailed by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, but they were able to storm all the way back behind a huge night from Donte DiVincenzo. The 'Big Ragu' finished with 19 points on 7 of 16 shooting from the field and 5 of 12 from three-point range.
Following a 104-103 loss, Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson was candid about how effectively physical the Timberwolves were with Victor Wembanyama.
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The Spurs host the Timberwolves tonight, with Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle facing Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
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