The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-14) weathered a late San Antonio Spurs (16-16) surge and escaped with a 112-110 win on December 30.
Minnesota Timberwolves Top Performers:
Rudy Gobert 17 PTS | 15 REB | 2 BLK | 43.0 FPS
Gobert’s rebounding had been a bit off lately, hitting double digits just three times in his last seven games. But he bounced back today with his best rebounding performance of the month. His scoring remains efficient, but he’s only cracked double digits in three of his last six games.
Donte DiVincenzo 26 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 41.4 FPS
DiVincenzo has rediscovered his scoring touch, exploding for 20+ points and at least five three-pointers in each of his last two games.
Jaden McDaniels 12 PTS | 10 REB | 1 BLK | 29.5 FPS
McDaniels marked his best scoring and rebounding numbers in his last six games. He might not be a high-volume scorer, but he’s a strong option for defensive stats.
Julius Randle 16 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 25.8 FPS
Randle has been on a downward spiral, posting his worst performance in his last six games, including a dismal 0-for-7 night from three.
Naz Reid 11 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 24.8 FPS
Reid put up decent numbers in his last two games, but it’s still a disappointing season for the big man.
San Antonio Spurs Top Performers:
Victor Wembanyama 34 PTS | 8 REB | 2 BLK | 54.6 FPS
Wemby has been a model of consistency, recording a three-pointer and a block in 23 straight games. His streak of 4+ blocks ended today after six games, but he’s been on fire offensively, dropping 30+ points four times in his last six games.
Chris Paul 6 PTS | 14 AST | 4 STL | 45.0 FPS
Paul didn’t make a basket today and is 0-for-7 from three lately, but he continues to rack up assists and steals at an impressive rate.
Devin Vassell 22 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 36.4 FPS
Vassell had his best scoring game in five outings, and his playmaking and rebounding are trending in the right direction.
Harrison Barnes 24 PTS | 3 3PT | 5 REB | 30.0 FPS
Barnes had a much-needed bounce-back game after a terrible recent stretch, but his overall stats remain lackluster.
Keldon Johnson 13 PTS | 6 REB | 3-6 FT | 20.2 FPS
Johnson’s minutes and scoring have been a rollercoaster lately.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Anthony Edwards 14 PTS | 6-20 FG | 1-9 3PT
Edwards was a crushing disappointment for fantasy managers, clanking shot after shot and offering little else to salvage his night.
