Minnesota Timberwolves 111, San Antonio Spurs 121
NBA · 2026-10-31 · Winner: San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 121–111 on 2026-10-31 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:12 swung win probability 90% → 35%. 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 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 111 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 34 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:12 swung win probability 90% → 35%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q1 28-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 7:59 (win probability 55% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 47.8% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 10–0 | Q1 7:59 | 55% → 84% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11–0 | Q1 5:10 | 84% → 50% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 8–0 | Q1 2:17 | 57% → 82% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 16–0 | Q2 4:12 | 90% → 35% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 8–0 | Q3 11:25 | 26% → 60% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 10–0 | Q4 10:34 | 73% → 99% |