NBA: DeRozan, Spurs outlast Wolves in OT

DeMar DeRozan Spurs Wolves

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver (23) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points and Dejounte Murray added 22 with 14 rebounds as San Antonio won its third consecutive road game by outlasting Minnesota, 125-122, in overtime.

Murray hit a 3-pointer to open the scoring in the extra period and San Antonio, which received 21 points from Patty Mills, never trailed over the final five minutes.

For Minnesota, Malik Beasley scored 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 with 13 rebounds in his return after he dislocated his left wrist Dec. 27 at Utah.

Before Saturday’s game, Minnesota had won both games with Towns on the court and lost all six without him.

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