Spurs overwhelm Timberwolves, come back to win 115-130.
Leonard's highlight reel dunk sealed the comeback. It did not look pretty as Minnesota let loose its wolf pack in San Antone, as the young guns went up by a mighty 19 points after a 44-30 point blitz in the second quarter, edging out the Spurs 23-20 in the first period. The Spurs came out cold on 1-8 shooting, digging a hole early. A spirited third quarter, 42-29: SA, saw everything go the Spurs Way as Coach Popovich ordered tougher defensive adjustments to ward off Dario Saric (30 points) and Robert Covington's (15 points, 3-7 3PT) hot shooting. Suspense ensued as Pau Gasol fouled out, yet relief set in once Karl-Anthony Towns (11 points, 10 rebounds) was eliminated. Weary but within striking distance, the defending champions went on an 18-0 run to begin the fourth quarter and they never looked back, winning 115-130. Iman Shumpert (17 points, 3-8 3PT) had splashed in a tre and Leonard nabbed three steals as did Avery Bradley. The Claw finished with 33 points, 6 rebound