The Minnesota Timberwolves made headlines with a heartwarming gesture as veteran Joe Ingles started for the first time this season, not just for gameplay, but to allow his son Jacob, who is autistic, to see him play live. Despite logging only six minutes with no points in a decisive 134-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the significance of the moment transcended statistics.

Head coach Chris Finch made this emotional decision to give Ingles a start, highlighting the importance of family and the human aspect of sports. After the game, Ingles shared insights about parenting a child with autism, stressing the need for awareness and understanding of the challenges families face.