After scoring a career high 55 points vs Victor Wembanyama, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards revealed what about the Spurs gets him going.

The Spurs triumphed over the Timberwolves 136-123, led by Victor Wembanyama's stellar performance. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 136-123 at home behind Victor Wembanyama's 39 points and nine rebounds night. The Spurs are 1-1 versus the Wolves this season.

Kevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards remains questionable for the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 17, 2026. A lingering right foot issue affects his availability. His absence impacts the team's offense and playoff race.

Two of the premier teams the Western Conference has to offer — the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves — are set to do battle in a nationally-televised bout on this Friday (Jan. 16) night as they play host to the Wolves in their home arena of Toyota Center.

The Spurs took advantage of no Rudy Gobert, who was out with a bruised hip, by attacking the paint for 8 of their first 9 points, but ultimately neither team could find much offense early, with the score sitting at just 10-9 Spurs after six minutes.

The Timberwolves are shooting just 74% from the free-throw line in losses this season. It’s an issue that cost Minnesota on Friday, and could rear its head again at inopportune times when the stakes are at their highest in the months to come.

The Timberwolves have looked around. They have kicked the tires. They are not kicking them very hard. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Minnesota is highly unlikely to make a splashy move for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant or Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball,