Spurs shake off rust and surge past Timberwolves at home, 100-109.

After a rough start, Patty Mills came alive in the 4th Quarter.

The Spurs admittedly looked rusty in this game, trying to integrate Kyle O'Quinn at times, still learning how to best use Bismack Biyombo as well alongside Rudy Gay and Pau Gasol, but that Spurs fire can never be snuffed as the home team rallied in the 4th Quarter for the win.

Kawhi Leonard had a rocky start at first, but drove fearlessly to the basket, drawing fouls and dunking the ball through the net, including a highlight steal on Jeff Teague (3-14 FG%) late in the final period. He finished with 31 points for the Spurs, preserving his place as leader. Patty Mills scored all of his 8 points in the 4th Quarter, especially two three-pointers after missing the mark prior, to the tune of commentator Mike Breen's famous "Bang!", courtesy of nice blocks by Kyle O'Quinn and Bismack Biyombo as the Timberwolves flailed.

Andrew Wiggins, Karl Anthony-Towns and Jimmy Butler showed off their youthful athleticism in this game, but the Spurs closely won the rebound war, despite the trio finishing with 19 for Butler, 19 with 9 rebounds for Towns, and 18 for Wigins. Taj Gibson also had 16 points with 8 rebounds. For the Spurs, Rudy Gay was also a spark for them late, finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Pau Gasol chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Jeremy Lamb had 8 points as well.

Bismack Biyombo had 8 points, 6 rebounds with 3 blocks and 2 steals. Iman Shumpert had 7 points and Hezonja hit some nice shots, including a 3PTer and a nice athletic drive late in the final minute. Bryn Forbes also hit a long ball in the second quarter, keeping the lead by Minnesota within reach (who led for most of the game).

The Spurs won the 4th Quarter, 37-23, and they needed it.
1st: 27-26, Wolves | 2nd: 19-18, Wolves | 3rd: 31-28, Wolves

The Spurs shot just 27% from long range, but so did Minnesota at 26%. Both teams were aggressive, shooting a combined 47 free throws, with the Timberwolves missing 9 shots to SA's two, telling as Minnesota lost by 9 in the end. Both teams were smart with the ball, combining for just 15 turnovers. The Spurs won the FG% battle, going 50% to Minnesota's 48%. A tough, gutsy win for the Spurs.