San Antonio Spurs Defeat Minnesota Timberwolves in Overtime

Gregg Popovich Earns 1,340th Career Win

Keldon Johnson Leads Spurs with 31 Points

The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-110 in overtime on Monday night. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 31 points, including a key three-pointer in overtime. Jakob Poeltl added 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs, while Dejounte Murray chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 27 points and 11 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 22 points, and D'Angelo Russell had 20 points. However, the Timberwolves struggled from three-point range, making just 9 of 34 attempts.

The Spurs took control of the game in overtime, outscoring the Timberwolves 13-5. Johnson's three-pointer gave the Spurs a four-point lead with two minutes remaining, and the Spurs held on for the win.

The win was a significant milestone for Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who earned his 1,340th career victory, moving him into third place on the NBA's all-time wins list. Popovich is now just 16 wins behind Lenny Wilkens for second place.

The Spurs are now 14-14 on the season, while the Timberwolves are 13-15. The Spurs will host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, while the Timberwolves will travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Conclusion

The San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves was a hard-fought battle that came down to the final seconds. Gregg Popovich earned his 1,340th career win, moving him closer to the all-time wins record. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 31 points, and Jakob Poeltl added 23 points and 12 rebounds. The Spurs will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.