The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a dominant 41-point win last night, but the most heartwarming story didn’t come from the scoreboard.

As the Timberwolves continue their push for a playoff spot, battling just one game behind the 6th seed, Coach Chris Finch made an unexpected move. Instead of sticking with the usual rotation, Finch gave Joe Ingles, who has been averaging just 0.8 points per game over 19 appearances this season, a starting role.

The reason? It was a moment for family.

Ingles’ son, Jacob, who is diagnosed with autism, was in attendance for his first-ever NBA game at the Target Center. It was a special occasion, and Ingles’ previous game appearances had been missed by Jacob. So, Coach Finch made a gesture that went beyond basketball.

Ingles played 6 minutes, finishing with 0 points and 1 assist. While his stats didn’t tell the whole story, the Timberwolves remain undefeated when Ingles starts. But the real victory was personal: Jacob got to witness his father take the court live for the very first time.

A heartwarming story in a game filled with numbers, but it was the emotional win that truly mattered.