The Dane Moore NBA Podcast How The Wolves Overcame Wemby and the Spurs w/ Jace Frederick
Jan 12, 2026
Jace Frederick, a Wolves beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, shares insights on the Timberwolves' thrilling comeback against the Spurs. He discusses how the team's renewed confidence is driving late-game comebacks and highlights Anthony Edwards’ growth in clutch situations. Jace breaks down the strategic adjustments that worked against Victor Wembanyama and emphasizes the defensive energy from key players like DiVincenzo and McDaniels. He also touches on the implications of Rudy Gobert's suspension and lineup adjustments moving forward.
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Confidence Fuels Combacks
- The Wolves operate with near‑constant confidence, believing they're better than opponents and often flipping a switch late in games.
- That arrogance fuels comebacks but creates inconsistency across full games.
Physicality Against Wemby Works
- Julius Randle's physicality was the primary defensive counter to Victor Wembanyama in the fourth quarter.
- Pushing Wemby out of the paint forced him to adapt and helped swing late possessions.
Familiarity Reduces Rim Deterrence
- Wembanyama's rim deterrence combined with Wolves' hesitation doomed early offense; familiarity and attacking him fixed it late.
- Late‑game post actions and ball‑screening forced Wemby up and opened scoring lanes.