The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 114-93 victory against the Charlotte Hornets, led by Naz Reid's impressive 25 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points, while LaMelo Ball was the top scorer for Charlotte with 19 points. In another matchup, the San Antonio Spurs, despite missing coach Gregg Popovich, defeated the Timberwolves 113-103 with strong performances from Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan, who scored 25 and 19 points respectively. The Spurs showcased their defensive prowess, ranking third in defensive rating and rebounds this season. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves struggled defensively in their loss to San Antonio, despite contributions from Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. Both teams are navigating challenges, with the Spurs missing key players and the Timberwolves focusing on improving their defense.