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Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111

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Dominguez, R. (2026, November 1). Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/wembanyama-has-43-points-and-6-blocks-to-lead-spurs-past-short-handed-timberwolves-121-111/article_a0b13ee0-07ec-5270-8636-babee36298e0.html

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Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points and added six blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 in an NBA game on Saturday. The Spurs, without their top starters Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert due to injuries, also benefited from Dylan Harper's 25 points and six assists. Despite a late surge by the Timberwolves, San Antonio maintained their lead, extending their winning streak to four games.

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On Saturday night, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-111 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the Spurs' fourth straight win. Wembanyama scored an impressive 43 points, grabbed seven rebounds, blocked six shots, and dished out four assists. Dylan Harper contributed 25 points with six assists, while De'Aaron Fox added 20 points for San Antonio.

The Timberwolves played without key starters Anthony Edwards (knee surgery) and Rudy Gobert (back spasms). Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 27 points and nine rebounds. LaMelo Ball, limited to only 20 minutes due to foul trouble, still managed ten points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals before fouling out. Despite their injuries and limitations, the Timberwolves had Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga adding 19 points each.

The Spurs' win was highlighted by a strong second half performance, including a pivotal stretch where they scored 13 straight points against Minnesota's struggles with ball control and fouling issues.

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🔮 I’ve had a few sleepless nights, maybe not sleepless nights, but hard to find sleep sometimes or hard emotions, hunting sometimes.

2026-09-28 · assertive framing · Haunted by NBA Finals defeat, Wembanyama, Spurs driven to complete mission of being league's best

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Haunted by NBA Finals defeat, Wembanyama, Spurs driven to complete mission of being league's best

2026-09-28 · Toronto Star

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 43 points, seven rebounds, six blocks and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. asserted

Spurs → have → victory

Dylan Harper added 25 points and six assists for San Antonio in the opener of a three-game homestand. asserted

Harper → add → homestand

De’Aaron Fox scored 20. asserted

Fox → score → 20

Wembanyama was 17 of 34 from the field in reaching 40 points for the 10th time in the regular season and the 11th time in his career. asserted

Wembanyama → reach → career

After blocking Jonathan Kuminga’s 3-point attempt, Wembanyama raced downcourt for a two-handed dunk to give him 40 points. asserted

Wembanyama → block → points

Ayo Dosunmu had 27 points and nine rebounds to lead the short-handed Timberwolves. asserted

Dosunmu → have → Timberwolves

Kuminga and Jaden McDaniels added 19 points apiece. asserted

Kuminga → add → points

Minnesota was without injured starters Anthony Edwards (knee surgery) and Rudy Gobert (back spasms). asserted

Minnesota → injure → Edwards

LaMelo Ball was limited to 20 minutes due to foul trouble. asserted

Ball → limit → trouble

The Spurs opened the second half on a 13-4 run that included a fifth foul on Ball, who fouled out with 3:43 remaining. asserted

who → open → 3:43

He finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals. asserted

He → finish → points

San Antonio grabbed a 43-33 lead after Wembanyama threw the ball off the backboard to set up his own layup, which was followed by Harper stealing the ensuing inbounds pass for a layup. asserted

Harper → grab → layup

The Timberwolves went on a run shortly after Ball exited with 7:40 left in the first half after picking up his fourth foul. asserted

Ball → go → foul

Minnesota responded by going on a 16-0 spurt to take a 51-46 lead. asserted

Minnesota → respond → lead

Kuminga and Dosunmu had five points apiece during the surge. asserted

Kuminga → have → surge

Minnesota outscored San Antonio 33-26 in the second quarter, getting 10 points off five Spurs turnovers. asserted

Minnesota → outscore → turnovers

Up next Timberwolves: Host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Spurs: Host the Utah Jazz on Monday night. asserted

Spurs → host → night

Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111

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