Aldridge scores 29 as Spurs rout Timberwolves 116-91
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 29 points (12 in the first quarter), and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-91.
The Spurs led by as many as 26, pulling away with a 25-8 run bridging the second and third quarters.
For the Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins had 23 points (11 in the fourth quarter) and 8 rebounds.
The Spurs shot 55.3% from the field to the Timberwolves’ 45.6%. The Timberwolves forced 9 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Spurs’ starters outscored the Timberwolves 42-23 in 14 minutes together.