San Antonio Spurs 121, Minnesota Timberwolves 111 — The San Antonio Spurs protected home court on November 1, 2026, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 behind a dominant defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama and a balanced offensive night. The Spurs never trailed after the midway point of the third quarter and pulled away with a decisive run in the final six minutes.

Game overview

Minnesota started well, using Anthony Edwards’ aggression and Julius Randle’s mid-range game to build a 34-30 lead after one quarter. San Antonio responded in the second behind Wembanyama’s rim protection and Stephon Castle’s downhill drives, taking a 61-58 halftime lead. The game remained tight into the fourth, but the Spurs opened the final period with a 14-4 run and held the Timberwolves to 20 points over the last nine minutes.

Key moments

The pivotal sequence came with just over eight minutes remaining. Wembanyama blocked a Rudy Gobert dunk attempt, then ran the floor for an and-one on the other end. On the next possession, Devin Vassell hit a corner three to push the San Antonio lead to 10. Minnesota called timeout, but the Spurs kept forcing tough shots and converted enough free throws down the stretch to keep the Timberwolves at arm’s length.

Standout performers

• Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks, controlling the paint on both ends.
• Stephon Castle added 20 points and six assists, repeatedly getting into the lane against Minnesota’s perimeter defense.
• Devin Vassell scored 18 points, including four three-pointers, and provided key spacing in the fourth quarter.
• Jeremy Sochan contributed 14 points and nine rebounds, helping San Antonio match Minnesota’s physicality.
• For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, while Julius Randle added 20 and Rudy Gobert grabbed 14 rebounds.

Tactical story

San Antonio’s defense was built around Wembanyama’s ability to erase mistakes. The Spurs ran Minnesota off the three-point line and funneled drivers toward their center, forcing the Timberwolves into contested floaters and difficult finishes. Offensively, San Antonio attacked the paint early and then used the threat of Castle’s penetration to create open perimeter looks. Minnesota won the rebounding battle narrowly, but its 15 turnovers and cold fourth-quarter shooting proved decisive.

Season impact

The win gives San Antonio another quality home result and reinforces its defensive identity around Wembanyama. For Minnesota, the loss shows how much pressure falls on Edwards when the offense stalls late. The head-to-head result adds an important tiebreaker note for the Western Conference race, and both teams will look to build on different lessons from this matchup.