San Antonio Spurs 103, Minnesota Timberwolves 104
NBA · 2026-01-11 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated San Antonio Spurs 104–103 on 2026-01-11 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:40 swung win probability 51% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why San Antonio Spurs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 31 | 24 | 30 | 18 | 103 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 24 | 18 | 29 | 33 | 104 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:40 swung win probability 51% → 11%.
Why San Antonio Spurs lost
- Lost Q4 18-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:04 (win probability 20% → 52% for the home side).
- Shot 46.0% eFG vs a 56.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 14–0 | Q1 7:40 | 51% → 11% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9–0 | Q2 6:04 | 20% → 52% |