Game stream: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Game stream: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

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Game stream: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

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The San Antonio Spurs (4-11) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-9) at Target Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday November 18, 2021

San Antonio Spurs 90, Minnesota Timberwolves 115 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jakob on Spurs taking COVID precautions as holidays approach:
“You just got to limit the risks as much as possible. We all know it can get you any time any where. But the more careful you are, the more you lower the risk.” – 12:23 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs are 1-9 against Western Conference foes and 2-7 on the road. – 12:17 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
T’Wolves followed last nights 10 point win over the Kings, with an even more commanding 115-90 victory over the Spurs in the second of back to back home games. – 11:53 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jarred Vanderbilt on the Wolves’ improving offense:
“The energy of the ball will tell you what to do, and I feel like the last couple games, we’ve been listening to the ball and it’s worked out well for us.” – 11:50 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jarred Vanderbilt said after the game that the energy of the ball will tell you what to do offensively — and that he feels the past few games that the Wolves have been listening to the ball. – 11:49 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
KAT: “I think it was not even us versus the Spurs, it was us versus us and see if we can back up the talk. I thought we did a great job coming out the gates ready to play.” – 11:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Lonnie Walker has hit just 2 of 22 from beyond the arc over the last four games. He missed 9 of 10 tonight. – 11:46 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs have recorded season lows in points in back to back games, tallying 92 in Tuesday’s loss at the L.A. Clippers and then 90 tonight. – 11:39 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs finished the 4Q with just 12 points, a season low for any period. – 11:37 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs have lost three of their last four by 14 points or more, with tonight’s 25-point margin representing their worst loss of the season. – 11:23 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Dejounte said defense is the answer to the Spurs turning things around. Says he remains positive they can do it:
“We are going to stick together and I believe we will get it. A lot of guys are frustrated and mad. The shots will fall (eventually), but focus on the defensive end.” – 11:20 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
clicked on offense and defense.
KAT – 25 pts. / 12 reb. / 5 ast.
DLo – 22 pts. / 5 ast. / 3 reb.
Beas – 15 pts. / 2 reb.
Ant – 13 pts. / 6 ast. / 5 reb.
Jaden – 13 pts. / 6 reb.
TP – 13 pts. / 3 reb. pic.twitter.com/kCt1JRvKwB11:07 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Poeltl said he thought Spurs let missed shots hurt them mentally: “We lost our confidence and then didn’t play hard on defense because we missed a couple of shots in a row. It can’t happen. It (defensive tenacity) has got to be our identity.” – 11:05 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch on Karl-Anthony Towns:
“Whenever we needed a big bucket, they were tightening up the game, he seemed to steady the ship. Find it. He continues to play some of the most efficient basketball in the league right now from an offensive point of view.” – 11:04 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs had their worst 3-pt. shooting night of the season (6 of 32, 18.8%), but Poeltl said that wasn’t why they got trounced.
“We didn’t have enough heart and passion tonight,” he said. – 11:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“We need stops,” said Murray of the Spurs needing to rely on their defense when they’re going through cold shooting nights from outside like tonight. – 10:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Dejounte Murray says the Spurs didn’t compete for the whole game, just a few minutes.
He says they weren’t physical against Minnesota – 10:50 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on Karl-Anthony Towns:
“He continues to play some of the most efficient basketball in the league right now, from an offensive point of view.” – 10:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Through 15 games, the Spurs are on pace to win 22 games.
67 games left for the Spurs to change that win projection. – 10:46 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Terrific last five min of the third for the Jazz. They lead Toronto 92-80….defense got much better. Ingles took over offensively. Raptors now down to 46 percent from the field. Utah just kinda turned on the jets and created separation – 10:43 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Final from @TargetCenterMN, the @Minnesota Timberwolves win 115-90 over the Spurs to move to 6-9 on the season.
Towns (25 points/12 rebounds) and Russell (22 points/5 assists) lead Minnesota tonight.
The Wolves connect on 21 threes, the third-most made threes in a game in team history. – 10:40 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on what he referred to as maybe the Timberwolves most well-rounded game of the season:
“We probably also played with the most amount of purpose on offense that we’ve had all season. Not a lot of indecision.” – 10:38 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“In general, not enough tonight. We just didn’t bring it enough.” – Jakob Poeltl on the loss tonight. – 10:38 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch spoke a lot about how tonight was the Wolves best rhythm game — and he tied it a lot to Jaden McDaniels, saying McDaniels suffered most early in the season from the Wolves feeling disconnected.
Finch: “We’re a team where when we play better, he’ll play better.” – 10:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Positives on offense for Spurs vs Wolves:
– 57% paint acc
– 14 made FTs
– 74% FT acc
– 16 mid-range pts
– 53% mid-range acc
– 74% of made baskets assisted
– 38% of attempts from 3PT – 10:34 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
The Spurs are 4-11 heading into their 3-day break before facing Suns on Monday at AT&T Center.
Only the ’96-’97 team had a worst record through 15 games, going 2-13.
Pop replaced Bob Hill as coach that season after they started 3-15. – 10:32 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs now have 10 opponents in a row with a better record than them.
The next team with a worse record is New Orleans, who they won’t see until December 12. – 10:24 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Returning for a four game homestand starting Monday.
Enjoy #Adele30 in a few hours 🎶
#PorVida pic.twitter.com/BMfkp8J7Kj10:23 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Give credit to Minnesota. They were on a back to back. They beat us in a lot of different ways, it’s a bad night.” – Coach Pop on the loss to the Wolves. – 10:20 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/wmUQb21VE010:15 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs fall 115-90 after trailing by 20 in first half. They are 4-11 after losing 5 of their last 6, including four in a row to tie their longest skid of the season. – 10:14 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs fall to the Timberwolves by 25.
The Spurs are now…
…4-11 overall
…2-7 on the road
…1-9 against the West
…0-10 when trailing by double digits
…2-9 when losing the 3PT line
…on a 4-game losing streak for the 2nd time this season – 10:13 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Timberwolves take care of business, two in a row
Wolves 115, Spurs 90
On tonight’s show:
– Spurs guard KAT w/ 5s and he goes off
– Zone defense leads to rebounding (good Vando game)
– Quiet Ant
– Furious Finch on the bench
– Short rotation, bench provides spark (41 points) – 10:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wolves winning the 3PT line by 45 points
Spurs are facing their 3rd 25-point deficit of the season – 10:12 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🚨 this is a @Jarred Vanderbilt appreciation tweet 🚨 – 10:11 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
That was an incredible pass from KAT to Beverley in the corner. Hoo boy – 10:04 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the Minnesota timeout, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 102-86 over the Spurs.
Towns has notched his eighth double-double of the season with a game-high 23 points and 11 boards. Should he eclipse 30+ points, he would tie Kevin Garnett for the franchise lead with 82 30+ point games. – 10:00 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
7 mins left, Wolves by 16
Where are each team’s points coming from?
Paint: Spurs 44%, Wolves 35%
Mid-range: Spurs 19%, Wolves 0%
3PT line: Spurs 21%, Wolves 53%
FT line: Spurs 16%, Wolves 12%
Wolves are winning the 3PT line by 36 points – 9:59 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
36 min of great hoops. Last 12 forgettable in all aspects – 9:55 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
one more to go 👏
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/MHxQbWUJoa9:54 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs trail 93-78 after Bates-Diop ends scoring in 3Q by cleaning up Tre’s missed drive.
Spurs are 6 of 24 (25 percent) from 3-point range.
Timberwolves are 17 of 36 (47.2 percent) from distance.
Murray has just 5 points on 2 of 9 for Spurs. – 9:50 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Wolves by 15
MIN takes 3Q 27-25
Vassell 16 pts | KAT 23 pts
Keldon 12 pts | Russell 17 pts
Lonnie 12 pts | Prince 13 pts (ejected)
McDermott 11 pts | Beasley 12 pts, Ant 10 pts
MIN winning 3PT line by 33 points. 55% of Wolves points from three
Spurs winning M/R by 12 – 9:50 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jaden McDaniels fires up a half-court heave at the buzzer to ruin his perfect shooting night. Just a small note that he let if fly instead of caring about his %. – 9:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Taurean Prince has been ejected for a Flagrant-2 on Lonnie Walker IV. A shorthanded Wolves bench gets more shorthanded. Prince was having a nice night with 13 points. – 9:47 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Oh man. Taurean Prince, flagrant-2 for the hit on Walker. He is ejected. That’s really unfortunate because he was playing his best game of the season. – 9:47 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Just take it, take it all with you Devin!! 🍪
@Devin Vassell | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/XU9neIoDAS9:44 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Lonnie Walker IV is the 4th Spurs player in double figures with 11 points
6 paint points, 3 points from outside, and mid-ranger for Lonnie
Wolves by 12 – 9:41 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves bench is 12 of 17 tonight. – 9:40 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Taurean Prince out of nowhere with 3 3s. Wolves can’t waste a night like that. – 9:40 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Weird stat that I don’t think lines up…
Timberwolves are 0-5 this season in games where Malik Beasley makes 3-or-more 3s.
Beasley is 4 of 6 from 3 early in the second half tonight. – 9:37 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Each time the Spurs have gone on a little run here in the 3rd, Finch has called a timeout. Was letting the Wolves play through it in the 2nd quarter when the lead got cut to 4. – 9:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Devin Vassell continues to lead the team in scoring, now with 16 points.
Devin goes on his own 5-0 run.
Wolves by 9 – 9:37 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Big night for Malik Beasley. Looking like the guy he was last year. When he lets it go, I expect it to fall tonight. – 9:34 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐈’𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠) 🔝
@Doug McDermott | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/uyx5OL9fZv9:34 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Keldon Johnson is the 2nd Spurs player in double figures scoring with 10 points.
Keldon leads the team in 3PT’s made with 2 tonight. – 9:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I don’t know if it’s an opponent gameplan thing or if KAT is struggling to set the edge, but when the Timberwolves play KAT at the level of the screen defensively, opposing guards really drag him out east-west, which opens up the center of the Wolves defense sooo much. – 9:25 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
19 PTS on 8 shots in the first half 😼 pic.twitter.com/9R8hn2HXHn9:22 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
intermission up north
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/QNu7hkxDdk9:19 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Spurs’ Devin Vassell dunk on Timberwolves ball boy nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/18/wat…9:17 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs trail 66-53 at break. They’ve never led and have trailed by as many as 20.
Vassell’s 11 points leads the Spurs, who are 4 of 15 from distance (26.7%).
Towns has 19 points for the Timberwolves, who are 13 of 27 from downtown (48.1%). He’s 3 of 4 from deep. – 9:09 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Wolves by 13
SA take 2Q 33-32
Vassell 11 pts | Towns 19 pts, Ant 10 pts, Prince 10 pts
Wolves winning 3PT line by 27 points
Spurs winning mid-range by 12 points
Wolves 59% of points from 3PT
Spurs 38% of points in paint pic.twitter.com/idDSgcGJJ39:08 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
what other big man is hitting this shot? 😼 pic.twitter.com/JADbuiYdOT9:07 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Spurs got as close as 57-53 but the Wolves close the half on a 9-0 run and lead by 13 at the half. – 9:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wolves winning the 3PT line by 27 points and their lead goes back up to 10.
MIN with 62% of their points from 3PT – 9:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Devin Vassell is the 1st Spurs player in double figures with 11 points.
4 paint points
4 mid-range points
3 points from outside
MIN by 7 – 9:03 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
‘𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯, 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 🏠
Apple Valley’s own led a huge Spurs run!
@Tre Jones | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/L1IWixkqDa8:58 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
5 point game
Spurs winning the paint by 6 and mid-range by 10 – 8:52 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
go eeeeaaaasy on them Jakob, sheesh 🙅‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/cGAf2qPZNN8:52 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Spurs chippin’ away. Have cut it to five. Finch just letting them play through it. – 8:52 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
McDermott making good on his vow this morning to be more aggressive offensively. – 8:52 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
This being the NBA, no 20-point lead is ever safe. Spurs within 5 now. – 8:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs within 8 of Wolves.
Minnesota led by 20 earlier – 8:51 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Tre Jones scores in the building where he won a pair of prep titles. – 8:45 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Rim protection returns to Spurs. – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
4 Wolves players have at least 2 makes from three.
The Wolves are winning the 3PT line by 18 points.
60% of MIN points from 3PT – 8:43 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
through ☝️ in Minny
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/XX1pvwgqgD8:43 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Turned up out of the blue uninvited. But Dev couldn’t stay away, he had to dunk it 😂 pic.twitter.com/yafhj3bSwL8:42 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid is active but has not been on the Timberwolves bench all game. He’s been dealing with a toe injury.
Jarred Vanderbilt taking the backup 5 minutes.
KAT on the bench after playing whole first quarter: “He said Vando for KAT, and I said thank God.” – 8:39 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
Scrappy, shorthanded #Cavs up on Warriors at H – 54-51; CLE, led by as many as 13, 49%FG, 8-22 3ptFG; reb: CLE, 27, GSW, 16; Curry w/4 of GSW’s 7 3ptFGM; Garland, game-hi 18pts, 4-7 3ptFG; Ed Davis, who played 7 min thru first 15 games, 13 reb – 3 shy of franchise record for H. pic.twitter.com/QFZIPZs5sx8:38 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs also started out loss to Clippers with a 20-point 1Q. – 8:37 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
After trailing by as many as 20 points, Spurs are down 34-20 after 1Q. Walker & Vassell have combined for 13 off the bench for Spurs, who are shooting 34.6 percent after missing their first 10 shots. Towns with 11 on 4 of 5 for Wolves. – 8:36 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead San Antonio 34-20.
Towns leads all with 11 points, his fourth 10+ point 1st quarter of the season. Edwards has 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
In 3+ minutes off the bench, Prince lead the Wolves bench with 5 points. – 8:35 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Timberwolves a +20 in D’Angelo Russell’s 6.5 first quarter minutes – 8:35 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
End of one, with the Timberwolves leading the Spurs 34-20. Towns with 11, Edwards with 10 after scoring the first 7. San Antonio’s bench gave it a little life toward the end of the quarter. – 8:34 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have fallen behind by 20 in 3 of 15 games this season.
The other two teams who built 20 point leads were Indiana and Dallas – 8:32 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Anthony Edwards said the fellas “were gonna play video games til they got sleepy” instead of going out last night. Guess they were gaming hard. pic.twitter.com/X58ukw5HwI8:30 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I still believe in Taurean Prince’s jumper – 8:30 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota leads San Antonio 26-10 with 3:06 left in the first.
Edwards leads all with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Towns is at 8 points in the first quarter.
Minnesota with 10 paint points so far, a night after tallying a season-high-tying 56 points in the paint. – 8:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Spurs guarding KAT with a center tonight (Eubanks/Poeltl) — when the plan of Wolves opponents recently has been guarding him with the 4, putting the 5 on Vanderbilt/Okogie.
Related: KAT is goin off – 8:28 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jordan McLaughlin getting an early turn in the rotation. Finch wanting to get Beverley a little extra rest after playing 34 minutes last night. The hot start gives him that chance. – 8:26 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jakob out, Thad in. – 8:25 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
DLo doing it on both ends 🧊🧊🧊 pic.twitter.com/vvc0i53Vve8:24 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves have actually come out playing well the game after a win. 21-3 start. – 8:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have fallen behind by 15 points in 4 of their 15 games this season.
Other three teams were Pacers, Mavs, Clippers – 8:21 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Naz Reid has been downgraded to out for this game. – 8:19 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Look out, now. Anthony Edwards has 10 points on 4-5, 2-3 3s in 5 minutes. – 8:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs down 13-0 after missing their first nine shots. Wolves are 5 of 8, including 3 of 5 from deep. – 8:17 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 10 of their 15 games this season.
SA has not won a game when falling behind by 10 – 8:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Corey Kispert is 3-for-4 from three already in 7 min. played. Breakout game for the rookie might be in the works. – 8:15 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Anthony Edwards picks off right where he left off last night, scoring the game’s first 7 points on tonight as the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 7-0 with 9:58 left.
Edwards has three 10+ point first quarters this season, including a season-high 16 @ Golden State on 11/10. – 8:14 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop with the timeout just a few minutes in. Anthony Edwards 3-for-3 start has the Wolves up 7-0.
Spurs started with a D White miss inside, Keldon getting his shot blocked from behind and Eubanks missing a mid-range jumper. – 8:14 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: 7
Spurs: 0 – 8:13 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Enter the Spurs Digital Arena pres. by @SociosHoops for a chance to win prizes while you cheer on the guys!
➡️ https://t.co/f6DJU8FAr1 pic.twitter.com/0g9KKJRfjd8:13 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Josh Okogie may be out again with back spasms, but he’s still making an impact with that shirt. #EyeoftheTiger pic.twitter.com/aKfynfGBAz8:10 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves and Spurs about to tip off to distract us while we wait for the final hours to pass before Adele’s album drops tonight. – 8:02 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the wholesome content your TL needs pic.twitter.com/JE4hfIf44t8:01 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Injury Report:
Josh Okogie (Back Spasms) is OUT. pic.twitter.com/PwGEux0xGN7:55 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
there’s a fire 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in my heart 🖐🔥
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/fPC5FMKLrI7:46 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs will continue to start Eubanks along with Murray, White, McDermott and Johnson, according to Timberwolves. – 7:38 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
let’s finish this trip strong 🤙 pic.twitter.com/zdq5h6YALx7:35 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Josh Okogie will not play tonight due to back spasms.
Naz Reid (toe) is active. – 7:25 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Chris Finch says Warren grad & Baylor-ex Taurean Prince has been outstanding as a leader on a young team in his 6th year:
“He has been all business. He has a real great approach with the guys as a young team. His voice carries…Smart, experienced and plays the right way.” – 7:25 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on his first coaching matchup with Pop:
“I always looked to the way his teams played and how he was able to create an environment of accountability yet maintain a great relationship (with his players).” – 7:16 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Wolves-Spurs
DLo under 18.5 pts
– In his career, his PPG drops by 2 pts on back to backs
McDermott over 10.5 pts
– Wolves will struggle to guard his shooting
KAT over 21.5 pts + 2 made 3s + 3 made FTs
– big game
Murray over 1 made FT
– Wolves = foul machine – 7:14 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
all bundled up for this Minnesota weather 🥶
#ULTRADrip | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/LOwhKDLoTb7:05 PM

Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
#Timberwolves assistant GM Gianluca Pascucci is in Gainesville right now to watch Lottery pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. and others. pic.twitter.com/LLb990eQrM7:04 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop also praised Spurs Sports & Entertainment CEO R.C. Buford for his work on getting the new facility off the ground:
“R.C. is the front man who has spent many, many hours trying to make sure it happens the right way.” – 6:57 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop on Spurs breaking ground today on their new $500M-plus Northwest Side facility:
“It’s a commitment on the part of the organization to be at the cutting edge performance-wise. It’s a real tribute to Peter John and the (Holt) family’s commitment to the people of San Antonio.” – 6:56 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked if Jock Landale is to the point where he can start reconditioning work, Pop said, “No, he’s a little bit behind Jakob, I think.” – 6:51 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Hello Spurs Fam 👋
Rumor has it, Adele has a new album dropping tonight so to celebrate the occasion we’re mixing in some of her most popular lyrics in our captions tonight! 💿 pic.twitter.com/TSyEWtr2lt6:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“We haven’t exactly amazed the world, but if we didn’t have him, we’d be in trouble.” – Coach Pop on Dejounte Murray.
Pop says he hopes other players improve like Dejounte has so far – 6:45 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Coach Pop says Jakob Poeltl will start.
Regarding his minutes, he says they’re not sure yet how many minutes he can handle. – 6:41 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
The future is here. Take a look back at a historic day at Spurs Sports & Entertainment with the groundbreaking of The Rock at La Cantera!
More: https://t.co/QRg3t3SVWc pic.twitter.com/BwLUtG1TLP6:38 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Naz Reid is a game-time decision tonight. Finch admitted Reid (right foot soreness) didn’t look great last night. – 6:22 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Tamarind Glazed Pork Chop with herb salad
Roasted Spiced Yams, Chilies and Salsa Verde
Garganelli with Butternut Squash Cream, Pecorino
Bitter Greens, Maple Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans
@BellecourBakery Goods and Crepe Cakes – 5:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
What is @Jordan McLaughlin‘s favorite Thanksgiving food? 🤔
@SociosHoops5:25 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Hoops in the Twin Cities.
🆚 @Minnesota Timberwolves
⏰ 7pm CT
📍 Target Center
📺 @BallySportsSA
🎲 https://t.co/9tnP05yFRW
📻 @1200WOAI, @kxtn1350 AM & 107.5 FM HD 2 pic.twitter.com/AkiZJA91Hl5:25 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Patrick Beverley had a message for the Timberwolves as they left the arena following a win last night: “Stay in the house.” The Wolves try to make it 2 in a row tonight.
theathletic.com/2963179/2021/1…5:12 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
MaximBet updated its Ben Simmons next team odds. The #Timberwolves would still love to land him, but that remains complicated and is reflected in the odds. pic.twitter.com/xiA4xStXC05:10 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
A recent tour of @safoodbank left Spurs forward Doug McDermott feeling grateful.
“It starts to hit you when you are there how really blessed you are,” he said.
Information about donating or volunteering, can be found at safoodbank.org.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…5:06 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Fun Dream Team Stats:
Leading Scorer: Chuck Barkley 18 ppg, 71% FG, 87% 3FG, 73% FT
MJ shot the lowest FG% .451; Lowest 3FG% .211. Most TOs. But highest steals (4.1 spg)
Assist Leaders: Scottie 5.9; Magic 5.5
Fewest Min: Stockton 21 total min; 11 pts – 4:53 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Both Anthony Edwards (324 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (323 points) are averaging 23.1 points so far this season. It is the first time in team history that the @Minnesota Timberwolves have two players with more than 300 points through their first 14 games of a season. pic.twitter.com/15QLGmL0y44:09 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
NBA 2K22 Ratings update:
Westbrook: 83 (-1)
DH: 79 (+1)
THT: 78 (+2)
Rondo: 74 (-1)
Ellington: 73 (-2)
Baze: 72 (-1)
Former Lakers
Randle: 86 (-1)
Trezz: 81 (+1)
DLo: 80 (-1)
Schroder: 80 (+1)
Drum: 80 (+1)
Hart: 79 (+2)
Green: 77 (+1)
Svi: 77 (+2)
JC: 77 (-2)
KCP: 75 (+2) – 3:37 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Josh Okogie, who has been dealing with back spasms, is questionable to play tonight against San Antonio.
Naz Reid has what Chris Finch referred to as a toe injury last night, and Reid is also questionable to play against San Antonio on Thursday. – 3:37 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. San Antonio:
QUESTIONABLE
Josh Okogie – Back Spasms
Naz Reid – Right Foot Soreness
OUT
McKinley Wright IV – G League Two-Way – 3:35 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Leandro Bolmaro has been recalled from the G League and will be available to play for the Timberwolves tonight against San Antonio – 3:28 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
NEWS: @Minnesota Timberwolves Recall Leandro Bolmaro from G League Affiliate @iawolves
Full Release: nba.com/timberwolves/t…3:27 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Help stop the spread of hate, today and every day. Be Minnesota Strong.
For every like or retweet, the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx will donate $5 to the Minneapolis American Indian Center, up to $5,000.
@ticasino @PrairieIsland_ pic.twitter.com/FeYe1TOX5I3:15 PM

San Antonio Spurs @spurs
last stop on the roadie 📍 pic.twitter.com/LQhnGvKJ6Y2:16 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Since some fans have asked about Deni Avdija’s chances for All-Defense: it’s early, but not crazy given how he’s played.
Just worth noting only four players have made All-Defense at Age 21 or younger: Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Anthony Davis, Dejounte Murray. – 2:00 PM

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