The Minnesota Timberwolves came in today’s game against the San Antonio Spurs on a four game winning streak. The only thing is the Minnesota Timberwolves have not won a game on the road yet all season. Tonight in San Antonio they wanted to change that.
The Minnesota Timberwolves would have their hands full going up against a Victor Wembanyama tonight. The rookie was sensational all night and made it tough on the Timberwolves defense. Victor was hitting shots inside and outside and was catching alleyoops in transition that only he could catch. This is a true generational talent, and he put that on full display in the San Antonio Spurs first and season tournament game. Victor Wembanyama finished with 29 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks.
To do all of that against the number one defense in the NBA that is extremely impressive. Nothing but a mutual respect for both teams and coaches, but they had to be a winner. Devin Vassell finished with 29 points of his own as he was able to knock down a lot of timely three point jumpers to keep the San Antonio Spurs within. rafter the third quarter. This Spurs team is young but the future is bright in San Antonio with the young core.
Karl-Anthony Towns set the tone tonight for the Minnesota Timberwolves as he was a man among boys in the paint. It didn’t matter if it was inside or outside towns was able to get to whatever spot he wanted to do with these. The good thing about this Timberwolves team is the fact that could be anybody’s night just like that. Last game it was Rudy Gobert on the boards and dominating the paint them tonight against San Antonio was KAT. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists on the night as he was amazing. The Spurs had Keldon Johnson guarding KAT majority of the game and he found the mouse in the house. Karl-Anthony Towns has been explosive this season, and he’s primed for one of those all star like seasons, if he continues to play like this.
Anthony Edwards finished with 28 points against the Spurs tonight. Every time you looked up Ant was being aggressive and was able to get to the free throw line. Edwards is one of the best players in the NBA and was able to show the young Spurs what all the hype is about surrounding him. Anthony Edwards has that smooth fadeaway and his handles are just as smooth but both can switch up in the quickness on movements.
Edwards even hit a couple of jumpers on Wemby which was very impressive knowing his length. One thing about Ant is that he was going to make sure he puts his team/teammates in a position to be successful every time.The growth that we’ve seen from Ant in a short amount of time this season has been special to watch. The Spurs just ran into a Timberwolves team that has been clicking on all cylinders.
The Timberwolves were able to hold on to the win and it was special to see this team gel the way that they did. Up Next, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be playing the Golden State Warriors out there in the Bay Area in a back to back matchup that should give the Minnesota Timberwolves a true test as they will try to defend Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
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