Timberwolves Secure Fifth Straight Win in Rudy Gobert’s Return
Minnesota defeats the Spurs 141-124, achieving their highest-scoring game of the season with eight players in double figures.
- Rudy Gobert returned to the Timberwolves lineup after a 10-game absence due to a lower back injury, contributing 16 points and 8 rebounds in 20 minutes.
- Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting, while Naz Reid added 20 points off the bench.
- The Timberwolves shot an impressive 55.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, matching their season high with 38 assists.
- The victory marked Minnesota's fifth consecutive win, moving them into a tie for sixth place in the Western Conference standings with a 37-29 record.
- San Antonio, missing Victor Wembanyama for the rest of the season, struggled defensively despite strong performances from De’Aaron Fox (22 points) and Stephon Castle (20 points).