LAS VEGAS — Nathan Knight had 19 points and nine rebounds, including the tiebreaking putback with 15.1 seconds to go, and the Timberwolves opened Las Vegas summer league play with a 91-89 victory over San Antonio on Monday.
Wolves open summer league play with 91-89 victory over Spurs
Nathan Knight scored on a tiebreaking putback with 15.1 seconds remaining while Jaylen Nowell led the way with 24 points.
August 10, 2021 at 2:52AM
Knight's dunk with 1:15 to play gave the Wolves an 87-86 lead. Jaden McDaniels hit two free throws with 52.8 seconds left, but San Antonio tied it on Devin Vassell's three-pointer.
Jaylen Nowell missed two jumpers on the Wolves' next possession, but McDaniels grabbed the first offensive rebound before Knight scored off the second.
Apple Valley's Tre Jones missed a three-pointer at the end for the Spurs. He finished with 16 points and eight assists. McKinley Wright IV of Champlin Park made his pro debut with the Wolves and finished 4-for-4 for eight points with a game-high five steals.
Nowell led the Wolves with 24 points. McDaniels added 18.
The Wolves are coming off back-to-back losses in Portland and are on a three-game losing streak.
