Anthony Edwards’ game-winner lifts Timberwolves past Spurs with 104-103 win

The San Antonio Spurs surged at the start of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, racing to a 16-0 start.

Victor Wembanyama looked sharp for the Spurs, pouring in 29 points, grabbing seven boards, and swiping three steals. His play helped push San Antonio’s lead to 19 by the third.

TOP NEWS

Rockets extend series with critical Game 5 win over Lakers

Houston Rockets 8 hours ago

Cavaliers take 3-2 lead over Raptors after heated Game 5 battle

Cleveland Cavaliers 10 hours ago

WATCH: Pistons take down Magic in Game 5 to keep season alive

Detroit Pistons 11 hours ago

Starting slow, Minnesota eventually settled into a groove under assistant coach Micah Nori, as head coach Chris Finch was out sick. Donte DiVincenzo lit the spark: 19 points, nine rebounds, seven assists. Naz Reid also played big, adding 17 and 11 rebounds as momentum shifted once they locked in.

Anthony Edwards delivered in crunch time, scoring nine of his team-high 23 points in the final frame. He gave Minnesota their first lead at 100-98 with a turnaround jumper at 2:19 remaining.

After Harrison Barnes briefly put San Antonio back ahead with a three-pointer, Edwards sealed the 104-103 win by banking in a clutch runner with 16.8 seconds left.

This victory marked Minnesota’s fifth straight win over San Antonio. The Timberwolves improved to 26-14, while the Spurs fell to 27-12.

About the Author Published Jan 12, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1