Spurs overcome Timberwolves, Edwards
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Spurs: Mitch Johnson. Jazz: Will Hardy. Spurs: Points, Wembanyama (24.9 per game). Rebounds, Wembanyama (10.9). Assists, Castle (7.0). Steals, Castle (1.3). Blocks, Wembanyama (2.6). Jazz: Points, Markkanen (27.9 per game). Rebounds, Nurkic (10.0). Assists, George (6.8), Steals, Nurkic (1.4), Blocks, Three with 0.5.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had struggled with the San Antonio Spurs all season but got some revenge Tuesday night.
San Antonio Spurs' superstar Victor Wembanyama left Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with what looked like a knee injury.
The Spurs triumphed over the Timberwolves 136-123, led by Victor Wembanyama's stellar performance. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 136-123 at home behind Victor Wembanyama's 39 points and nine rebounds night. The Spurs are 1-1 versus the Wolves this season.
When Wembanyama sat or when San Antonio pressed Edwards off the arc – a consistent defensive approach he faced in last year’s playoffs – Edwards looked for opportunities to attack the rim. When the lane was clogged, he found space for his mid-range jumper.
BOSTON — Sam Hauser was downgraded on the Celtics injury report with right hamstring tightness for the 8 p.m. Saturday game against the Spurs. He was a late scratch roughly a couple hours before the game. Josh Minott will miss his third straight game with a left ankle sprain. Jayson Tatum remains out with his Achilles rehab.
Prime Video has the streaming exclusive for national audiences. The Berlin game put established broadcaster Michael Grady on play-by-play and WNBA legend Candace Parker in analysis, with JayDee Dyer as the sideline reporter. Hall of Famers Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash were on site for Thursday’s Prime studio programming.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Spurs for first time in four meetings this season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night.