US EditionSpurs outlast Timberwolves despite Anthony Edwards' career-high 55
- Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points and had nine rebounds in a narrow win for the Spurs, as the game took place before their upcoming match on Tuesday.
- San Antonio's second quarter outscored Minnesota 48-22, producing a 69-44 halftime lead and their highest-scoring quarter since 1987.
- After Donte DiVincenzo's go-ahead 3, Victor Wembanyama answered with a 20-footer, then blocked Joan Beringer's reverse layup and secured a key rebound and free throw.
- Avoiding a sweep, the Spurs benefited from Wembanyama's late rebound to secure their second straight victory, despite Minnesota's late rally.
- Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 55 points in the loss, and Spurs host Utah on Monday while Minnesota visits Utah on Tuesday.
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At the San Antonio to Minnesota duel on Saturday, January 17, Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards offered a spectacular end to a success of the Spurs 126 to 123.
Victor Wembanyama had a spectacular performance with 39 points and nine rebounds, grabbing a crucial offensive rebound in the final seconds, to give the San Antonio Spurs a dramatic 126-123 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite an incredible 55 points from Anthony Edwards. A 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo gave Minnesota the lead 119-118 with a minute left, but Wembanyama responded immediately with a mid-range shot on the ensuing drive.…
NBA: Wemby scores 39 to help Spurs beat Wolves despite Edwards 55
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night. Donte DiVincenzo’s 24-foot, 3-pointer put the Timberwolves up 119-118 with 1:03 remaining. Wembanyama responded with a 20-footer and then blocked Joan Beringer’s reverse layup 1…
The French player also recorded 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 againsts to allow the Texan franchise to win despite a stunning game ending from Anthony Edwards.
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