Minnesota Timberwolves 123, San Antonio Spurs 126
NBA · 2026-01-17 · Winner: San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 126–123 on 2026-01-17 in NBA play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:22 swung win probability 99% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 22 | 40 | 39 | 123 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 21 | 48 | 27 | 30 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:22 swung win probability 99% → 91%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q2 22-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-12.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 10–0 | Q3 8:07 | 100% → 97% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q3 2:22 | 99% → 91% |