With 43 points from Wabanjama, the Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 121-111.

November 1st - The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 121-111 . Wernbanjama contributed 43 points , 7 rebounds , and 4 assists, while Harper added 25 points , 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Timberwolves, Dossem contributed 27 points, 8 rebounds , and 3 assists, while McDaniels added 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Spurs started with an 11-2 run. The Timberwolves then narrowed the gap to 4 points with a jump shot from Hyland. The Spurs responded with two consecutive three-pointers from Bryant, and Fox completed a turnaround jump shot and drew a foul. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 34-28 . In the second quarter, the Timberwolves continued to narrow the gap. The Spurs temporarily stabilized the situation with three free throws from Shampanni, but Kuminga and McDaniels helped the Timberwolves take the lead. The Spurs then relied on Wahlbanyama to close the gap with drives, free throws, and consecutive three-pointers. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 61-60.

After switching sides, Wahlbanyama started with a dunk and drew a foul, followed by consecutive alley-oop dunks. Harper also contributed points through drives and free throws. The Timberwolves relied on Dossem and Kuminga to try and close the gap, but Lyles hit a three-pointer to further reduce the deficit. At the end of the third quarter, the Spurs led 93-88 . In the final quarter, the Spurs extended their lead to 13 points. The Timberwolves relied on Dossem's three-pointer, and McDaniels narrowed the gap to 4 points with a fast-break dunk. In the crucial moments, Wahlbanyama first stabilized the situation with a dunk, then hit a three-pointer with 2 minutes and 40 seconds remaining. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 121-111 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Dossem 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; McDaniels 19 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Kuminga 19 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Beirange 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Ball 10 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Clark 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Hyland 6 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists ; Lyles 6 points; Shannon 2 points, 3 rebounds , 4 assists

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 43 points , 7 rebounds , and 4 assists; Harper had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists; Fox had 22 points , 8 rebounds, and 7 assists; Champagne had 12 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Vassell had 9 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Bryant had 6 points; Kornet had 2 points and 7 rebounds ; Johnson had 2 points and 6 rebounds; and Castle had 6 rebounds and 4 assists .

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