Spurs' Mitch Johnson Justifies Timeout Decision After Game 1 Loss
Summary
The San Antonio Spurs lost the first game of their NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 104-102. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson decided not to call a timeout late in the game, allowing a last-second three-point shot that missed and sealed the loss.Key Facts
- The Spurs are down 0-1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- With seconds left, the Spurs had a defensive rebound and could have called a timeout but chose to keep the play going.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said he was confident in the decision because the Timberwolves seemed unorganized.
- The Spurs’ Julian Champagnie took a three-point shot at the end that bounced off the rim and missed.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a triple-double but scored only 11 points and missed all eight 3-point attempts.
- Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards scored 18 points despite playing with a knee injury.
- Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 21 points.
- The next game (Game 2) will take place Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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