Spurs Beat Timberwolves 121-111 Behind Wembanyama’s 43 Points

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, behind Victor Wembanyama’s 43 points, seven rebounds and six blocks. San Antonio overcame a one-point halftime deficit at Frost Bank Center, outscoring Minnesota 61-50 after the break to improve to 4-2.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Spurs Establish a Six-Point Advantage

San Antonio opened with its highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Minnesota 34-28. The six-point cushion gave the Spurs an early advantage in a game that would change direction before halftime.

Second Quarter: Minnesota Moves Ahead

The Timberwolves responded with a 33-26 second quarter, erasing the opening deficit and taking a 61-60 lead into halftime. Minnesota’s 33 points represented its best offensive quarter of the game.

Third Quarter: San Antonio Regains the Lead

The Spurs answered after the break, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-27 to move ahead 93-88 entering the fourth. That six-point edge in the period reversed Minnesota’s halftime advantage and positioned San Antonio to finish at home.

Fourth Quarter: Spurs Extend the Margin

San Antonio won the final period 28-23, holding Minnesota to its lowest-scoring quarter of the night. The Spurs added five points to their lead and completed the 121-111 victory in regulation.

Key Performers

• Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Led all scorers with 43 points and added seven rebounds and six blocks, delivering the game’s standout performance at both ends.
• De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: Led San Antonio with eight rebounds and seven assists, providing important support alongside Wembanyama’s scoring.
• Ayo Dosunmu, Timberwolves: Led Minnesota with 27 points and nine rebounds while adding three steals.
• LaMelo Ball, Timberwolves: Finished as Minnesota’s assists leader with four.

NerdSports Stat: Both teams attempted exactly 60 two-point shots. San Antonio made 33 and Minnesota made 31, with the Spurs’ remaining scoring advantage coming from one additional 3-pointer and three additional made free throws.

Game Analysis: Efficiency and Rebounding Separate the Spurs

San Antonio made better use of its shot attempts, shooting 49.4% from the field compared with Minnesota’s 43.0%. The Spurs made 43 baskets on 87 attempts, while the Timberwolves finished 40-for-93.

The difference extended beyond the arc. San Antonio went 10-for-27 from 3-point range, good for 37.0%, while Minnesota made nine of 33 attempts for 27.3%. The Timberwolves took six more threes but finished with one fewer make.

The Spurs also held a 49-38 rebounding advantage. Fox’s team-leading eight boards and Wembanyama’s seven helped San Antonio establish an 11-rebound edge, complementing an offense that produced 24 assists to Minnesota’s 23.

At the foul line, Minnesota posted the better percentage, 84.6% to 80.6%, but San Antonio generated more opportunities. The Spurs finished 25-for-31, compared with the Timberwolves’ 22-for-26, adding another three points to their overall advantage.

Wembanyama supplied 35.5% of San Antonio’s scoring and recorded six blocks. His performance also gave the evening a timely Halloween connection: the Spurs star continued his costume tradition by dressing as Geralt from The Witcher.

Closing Context: Spurs Improve to 4-2

San Antonio improved to 4-2 overall and 2-2 at home, while Minnesota fell to 4-3 overall and 2-2 on the road. The Spurs next host the Utah Jazz on Monday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. PST. The Timberwolves return home to face the Milwaukee Bucks that same evening at 5 p.m. PST, looking to respond after surrendering their halftime lead.

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