Victor Wembanyama poured in 43 points as San Antonio rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Minnesota 121-111.
San Antonio beat Minnesota 121-111, turning a one-point halftime deficit into a 10-point win. The Spurs led 34-28 after the first quarter, but Minnesota answered with a 33-26 second to go ahead 61-60 at the break. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 43 points on 17-of-34 shooting, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 6 blocks and 3 turnovers. De'Aaron Fox added 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 0 steals, 1 block and 4 turnovers. Dylan Harper chipped in 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Ayo Dosunmu kept Minnesota in it with 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks and 3 turnovers. San Antonio reclaimed control by outscoring the Timberwolves 33-27 in the third, then stretched its edge with a 28-23 fourth quarter.
Key Performers
Victor Wembanyama, SAS: 43 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL, 6 BLK, 3 TO; 17/34 FG De'Aaron Fox, SAS: 22 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 4 TO; 8/10 FG Ayo Dosunmu, MIN: 27 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 3 STL, 0 BLK, 3 TO; 11/17 FG
Standings Impact
San Antonio improves to 5-2, while Minnesota drops to 4-4.
DYMA Insight
The Spurs outscored Minnesota 61-50 after halftime. Wembanyama supplied 43 points and six blocks, anchoring both ends of San Antonio's turnaround.