Anthony Edwards scores 55 points, Victor Wembanyama counters with 39 in Spurs' 126-123 win over Timberwolves
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Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards combined to score 97 points for their respective teams. But Wembanyama's team got the win, with the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 126-123 on January 17, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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Anthony Edwards returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves' lineup after missing the team's past two games with a right foot injury. He scored 55 points in a superstar showdown with Victor Wembanyama. But the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 126-123 win at Frost Bank Center on Saturday night. 

Wembanyama also had a spectacular game for the home team, scoring 39 points with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. 

Edwards hit 19 of his 33 shots from the floor, including 9-of-16 on 3-pointers. He also made 8 of 10 free throws in the game. 

This story will be updated.



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