The Spurs (41 - 24) trounced the Timberwolves (14 - 51) 123 - 97 in San Antonio on Sunday. Coming off a 125 - point performance against Cleveland on Thursday, San Antonio posted its second - highest point total of the season against the Timberwolves. The Spurs scored the first basket of the game and never surrendered the lead. San Antonio had eight players score in double digits. Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring with 15 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt), to go along with six rebounds, one assist, five steals and one block in 25 minutes. Manu Ginobili left the game with what appeared to be a right ankle injury in the third quarter, but still finished with 11 points (4 - 5 FG, 3 - 4 FT) and three rebounds over 18 minutes. Facing a litany of injuries, the Timberwolves were short - handed on Sunday with only eight healthy players. Minnesota had trouble holding onto the basketball, turning the ball over 15 times. Those turnovers translated into 33 points for the Spurs. Kevin Martin led the team in scoring with 19 points (7 - 18 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt), to go with five rebounds, two assists and one steal. With Ricky Rubio out with an ankle injury, Zach LaVine moved into the starting lineup at guard, and took advantage of the start to score 18 points (7 - 13 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), while also adding six rebounds and six assists. San Antonio is currently fifth in the Western Conference, 11 games behind the West-leading Warriors. Up next, the Spurs travel to New York to take on the Knicks on Tuesday. Minnesota will host the Nets on Monday.
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