Here’s how it happened:
This was all happening while the Spurs struggled to make a shot.
San Antonio made just three of its first 15 fourth-quarter shots as the Wolves’ lead continued to grow, to as big as 21 on Edwards’ three-point play with three minutes left.
At that point Wolves coach Chris Finch emptied his bench, and the Spurs followed suit. The Wolves reserves pushed the lead to 23 before the Spurs made their final six shots.
Sunday was another chapter in the resurgence of the Wolves’ defense.
Over the past seven games the Wolves have held opponents under 100 six times, under 90 three times and to an average of 90.7 points, easily the best in the league during that stretch, 21 points better than New York and Oklahoma City, which are tied for second at 102.7.