The San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-106, extending their winning streak while improving to 3-1 to begin what was supposed to be a rebuilding year. More significant challenges lie ahead for these youngsters, but the good guys have found a smooth cadence on their first road trip of the season.
Devin Vassell led the Silver and Black with 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, closely followed by 18 points, three boards, and four dimes from Keldon Johnson. Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell paced Minnesota with a combined 52 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists on the second night of a back-to-back.