Sometimes, it's about more than just basketball.
Friday night in Minneapolis was one of those times.
Among those in attendance for the Pelicans-Timberwolves game at Target Center was Jacob Ingles, the son of Minnesota veteran Joe Ingles. Jacob has autism, and earlier this week, he achieved the milestone of watching an entire game in person. The only downside: His dad didn't play.
But that changed Friday night.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch not only made sure Ingles played but he gave him his first start since Jan. 30, 2022, and Jacob -- along with his mother and two siblings -- watched proudly as his father inspired Minnesota to a 134-93 win.