Karl-Anthony Towns scores career-high 60 points in Timberwolves' 149-139 win over Spurs

26-year-old sets 2021-2022 season-high for points drooped in single game

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 60 points to lead Minnesota Timberwolves to a 149-139 win over San Antonio Spurs late Monday.

The 26-year-old also set the 2021-2022 season-high for points drooped in a single game.

Having broken a new career-high record in points, Towns also grabbed 17 rebounds against the Spurs.

Patrick Beverley added 20 points and D'Angelo Russell had 19 points to contribute the Timberwolves' 40th victory of the season.

For the losing side, Keldon Johnson scored 34 points, Dejounte Murray finished with 30 points and 12 assists, while Lonnie Walker IV came off the bench to add 22.

Timberwolves are now seventh, while San Antonio Spurs ranked 12th with 26 wins and 43 losses.

Results:

Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Clippers: 120-111

Atlanta Hawks - Portland Trail Blazers: 122-113

Philadelphia 76ers - Denver Nuggets: 110-114

Oklahoma City Thunder - Charlotte Hornets: 116-134

San Antonio Spurs - Minnesota Timberwolves: 139-149

Golden State Warriors - Washington Wizards: 126-112

Sacramento Kings - Chicago Bulls: 112-103

Utah Jazz - Milwaukee Bucks: 111-117

Los Angeles Lakers - Toronto Raptors: 103-114

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