Edwards, Wembanyama enjoy another showdown between two of the West’s best as Spurs top Timberwolves
January 18, 2026
Anthony Edwards doesn’t want to be the face of the NBA, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star is becoming a focus of one the league’s marquee matchups when he goes up against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Edwards had a career-high 55 points, but Wembanyama scored 39 points and captured a key offensive rebound in the final seconds as San Antonio held off Minnesota 126-123 on Saturday. Wembanyama and Edwards exchanged highlights and baskets in the final minutes of a showdown between two of the Western Conference’s top teams.