The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 97 - 90, at AT & T Center on Saturday. Despite Minnesota leading for the first 44 minutes, this ended up being an overtime thriller. San Antonio really turned it on in the second half, as they overcame a 12 - point halftime deficit and held the T'Wolves to just 28 points in the second half. Defense was key all night, as Minnesota shot just 39 percent form the field and 25 percent from three - point range. San Antonio also combined for 18 blocks and steals, while the Timberwolves could only muster up nine of their own. The Spurs bench was huge as well, outscoring Minnesota's bench, 30 - 18. The Timberwolves (25 - 37) had won three of four headed into this game, so an overtime loss against the Spurs is nothing to be ashamed of. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for Minnesota, tallying 24 points and 14 rebounds. Ricky Rubio was their most valuable player, as he collected 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists en route to a triple - double. Andrew Wiggins finished second in scoring, totaling 17 points and four rebounds, despite going just 6 - of - 24 from the field. Gorgui Dieng recorded a 13 - point, 11 - rebound double - double. On deck for Minnesota is a home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The Spurs (48 - 13) have now won seven - straight games, as this was their second - straight overtime victory. Kawhi Leonard once again carried the load, as he accumulated 34 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and six steals. LaMarcus Aldridge finished second on the team, totaling 18 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Pau Gasol was the only other Spur in double figures, providing 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists off the bench. San Antonio will look to keep rolling on Monday against the Houston Rockets.
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