Wembanyama absent, Spurs crushed 125-112 by Timberwolves
112-125: Without Wembanyama, the Spurs fall in Minneapolis on Nov 30. Edwards drops 32, Randle adds 22 pts & 12 ast to seal San Antonio's fate.
The San Antonio Spurs dropped a 112-125 road decision against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis on November 30, 2025, in a regular season contest that exposed the team’s fragility without Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio’s supporting cast battled hard but could not contain an explosive Minnesota offense led by Anthony Edwards, ultimately falling by 13 points in a game that underlined just how much the franchise pivots around its franchise cornerstone.
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San Antonio’s offense without its anchor: how the 112-125 unfolded
The Spurs came out competitive through the opening frame, with De’Aaron Fox pushing the pace and Dylan Harper showing early aggression in attack. Fox eventually finished with 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, while Harper — in just 20 minutes — contributed a sharp 17 points on 8-of-12 from the field. Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson also reached the 20-point mark, giving San Antonio an unusually balanced offensive output. Yet Minnesota’s defense held firm on the perimeter, where Vassell misfired badly from three, connecting on just 1-of-9 from beyond the arc.
The game tilted decisively in the third quarter, when Julius Randle took command of Minnesota’s half-court sets. The veteran forward — thriving in his new Timberwolves role — orchestrated possessions with authority, his +30 plus/minus telling the full story of his dominance. By the time the fourth quarter arrived, the Spurs were chasing a double-digit deficit that their depleted roster couldn’t close.
San Antonio’s reserves offered little resistance. Kelly Olynyk provided a brief spark off the bench — posting 7 points and 5 rebounds with a +9 in 14 minutes — but the gap in depth proved too wide to bridge as Minnesota pulled away in the final frame to seal the 125-112 victory.
Edwards erupts, Randle orchestrates: Minnesota’s two-man wrecking crew
Anthony Edwards was simply unstoppable, torching San Antonio’s makeshift defense for 32 points on 13-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three and adding 6 assists. The Timberwolves star hit shots from every area of the floor, punishing every defensive miscommunication the Spurs displayed. Alongside him, Randle delivered a near-masterpiece with 22 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds — a performance that showcased his evolution as a playmaker. Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 18 points on 4-of-9 from deep to give Minnesota three reliable scoring options that San Antonio simply had no answer for.
Top Spurs performers
- De’Aaron Fox — 25 pts, 4 ast, 10/15 FG
- Devin Vassell — 22 pts, 2 stl, 10/20 FG
- Keldon Johnson — 22 pts, 8 reb, 2 stl
- Dylan Harper — 17 pts, 8/12 FG in 20 min
- Kelly Olynyk — 7 pts, 5 reb, +9
Wembanyama’s absence, a promising rookie and what comes next
When the Alien doesn’t play, the math changes
Without the n°1 pick of the 2023 Draft on the floor, the Spurs lose their defensive anchor, their shot-alteration presence and their primary offensive weapon in one stroke. Victor Wembanyama’s absence stripped San Antonio of the rim protection that makes its defense functional, and Minnesota’s drivers exploited every lane with ease. The 13-point margin understates how controlled the Timberwolves looked for long stretches.
A promising rookie shines in limited time
The most encouraging takeaway from a rough night was the performance of Dylan Harper. The young guard was efficient and fearless in his 20 minutes, shooting 8-of-12 and demonstrating the kind of shot-making instinct that bodes well for San Antonio’s future. His development alongside Wembanyama will be one of the league’s most intriguing storylines as the season progresses.
San Antonio looks ahead
The Spurs must regroup quickly on a demanding regular season schedule. The return of the French phenom will be paramount — his presence transforms San Antonio from a competitive unit into a genuine threat on both ends. Until then, San Antonio will need Fox and Vassell to continue shouldering the offensive load while the coaching staff works to shore up a defense that struggled badly against Minnesota’s pick-and-roll game on this Sunday night in Minneapolis.