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Wembanyama Shines in First Start Back as Spurs Blow 19-Point Lead to Timberwolves

San Antonio is restricting his minutes after a left‑knee hyperextension to protect his long-term health.

Victor Wembanyama dunke lors du match NBA des San Antonio Spurs contre les Boston Celtics, le 10 janvier 2026 à Boston
Kawhi Leonard (g) déborde Javonte Green lors du match NBA des Los Angeles Clippers contre les Detroit Pistons, le 10 janvier 2026 à Détroit
Maxime Raynaud (g) défend face à Alperen Sengun lors du match NBA des Sacramento Kings contre les Houston Rockets, le 11 janvier 2026 à Sacramento
Victor Wembanyama (g) face à Rudy Gobert lors du match NBA des San Antonio Spurs contre les Minnesota Timberwolves, le 11 janvier 2026 à Minneapolis

Overview

  • San Antonio fell 104-103 at Minnesota after leading by 19, with Anthony Edwards hitting the go-ahead basket with 16 seconds remaining.
  • Victor Wembanyama posted 29 points and 7 rebounds in 27 minutes in his first start since his knee hyperextension, continuing to play under a managed workload.
  • Rudy Gobert committed a flagrant foul on a Wembanyama three-point attempt, resulting in four free throws and an extra possession for the Spurs; Wembanyama finished the game after briefly grabbing his ankle.
  • The Spurs are 27-12 and remain second in the West, while the Timberwolves moved to 26-14 to close the gap.
  • Separately, the NBA suspended Sacramento’s Dennis Schröder three games for attempting to strike another player, reported as Luka Dončić, as other results included a Clippers comeback in Detroit and the Hornets’ 150-95 rout of the Jazz.