The San Antonio Spurs edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday, surviving a career-high 55 points from Anthony Edwards. Victor Wembanyama countered with 39 points for the Spurs, including a critical late-game basket. The two former No. 1 picks combined for 94 points, the most by opposing top picks in the modern draft era.

This matchup had extra weight after Edwards hit a game-winner over Wembanyama just six days prior. The Spurs built a 25-point halftime lead, fueled by a 48-point second quarter—their highest-scoring quarter since 1987. Edwards nearly erased that deficit single-handedly, scoring 26 points in the fourth quarter alone.

Minnesota played without starting center Rudy Gobert and forward Naz Reid, who left with shoulder soreness. The victory gives San Antonio a crucial tiebreaker in the crowded Western Conference playoff race. For the Timberwolves, it's a frustrating loss despite Edwards' historic performance, underscoring their reliance on his scoring in clutch moments.