Game stream: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The San Antonio Spurs (4-10) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-9) at Target Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday November 18, 2021
San Antonio Spurs 3, Minnesota Timberwolves 22 (Q1 04:41)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
this just ain’t fair, A1 pic.twitter.com/DBUMyqrgTO – 8:23 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
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
still in his bag.
leftovers. 🐜 pic.twitter.com/Zy4vQprsTM – 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/0g9KKJRfjd – 8:13 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/aKfynfGBAz – 8:10 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
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
whole squad ready 💯 pic.twitter.com/PCZb55t88o – 8:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the wholesome content your TL needs pic.twitter.com/JE4hfIf44t – 8:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Injury Report:
Josh Okogie (Back Spasms) is OUT. pic.twitter.com/PwGEux0xGN – 7:55 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
there’s a fire 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in my heart 🖐🔥
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/fPC5FMKLrI – 7:46 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/zdq5h6YALx – 7:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters per Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/5hTS9ggJho – 7:35 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/LOwhKDLoTb – 7:05 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/LLb990eQrM – 7:04 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/TSyEWtr2lt – 6:48 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/BwLUtG1TLP – 6:38 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 @Timberwolves
flyest in the room pic.twitter.com/0QkdKLqvrh – 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? 🤔
@SociosHoops – 5:25 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Hoops in the Twin Cities.
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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/xiA4xStXC0 – 5:10 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/15QLGmL0y4 – 4:09 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
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@ticasino @PrairieIsland_ pic.twitter.com/FeYe1TOX5I – 3:15 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
last stop on the roadie 📍 pic.twitter.com/LQhnGvKJ6Y – 2:16 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
