Bat Interrupts San Antonio Spurs' vs Timberwolves Game

Bat Interrupts San Antonio Spurs’ vs Timberwolves Game

By Maya Rodriguez January 29, 2024118 views

During the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, play was temporarily halted when a bat descended on the court after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the match. The unexpected visitor led to a delay in the game.

The Coyote Comes to the Rescue

In a moment of amusement and relief, the Spurs’ mascot, The Coyote, took matters into his own hands, capturing the bat with a net after several failed attempts. The successful intervention by The Coyote was met with delight from Wembanyama, the Spurs players, and likely the entire arena.

Bat invades the Frost Center floor but @SpursCoyote captures it. Here Sochan gives it a close inspection. Two shots!!!!! #PorVida #GoSpursGo #Batman pic.twitter.com/oipHKegFNU
— MediaMan666🥑 (@MediaMan666) January 28, 2024

Previous Bat Encounters

This isn’t the first time The Coyote has dealt with a bat. The mascot has previously managed to corral two bats during games. Additionally, in November 2009, former Spurs star Manu Ginobili famously swatted another bat to the court using his bare hand.

Players’ Reactions

The players had varied reactions to the unexpected visitor. While some, like Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan, found amusement in the mascot’s heroic act, others took a more cautious approach. Stating ‘I know my lane,’ Keldon Johnson openly admitted to feeling scared. Like, I’m borderline scared of the dark … so, the bat? That’s something like, nah, that ain’t really up my alley. I was more scared.”

Wembanyama Shines After the Bat Encounter

Following the bat incident, Victor Wembanyama displayed an impressive performance, scoring nine points over the next two minutes. The French rookie finished the game with 23 points and 10 rebounds, contributing significantly to the San Antonio Spurs 113-112 victory over the Timberwolves.

Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net — to the delight of Wembanyama https://t.co/FgQgGLzWza
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 28, 2024

The unexpected bat visit added a unique and memorable twist to the game, showcasing the quick thinking and entertaining antics of The Coyote, who once again proved to be the hero of the day.