ST. JOHNS, N.L. -- Travis Morin made sure the Texas Stars Game 3 finish was just as good as their start. Morin scored in overtime as the Stars held off the St. Johns IceCaps 2-1 on Wednesday to take a 2-1 series lead in the American Hockey Leagues Calder Cup final. Morin tipped home a point shot from Brendan Ranford while stationed on the doorstep 7:20 into OT, but Stars coach Willie Desjardins credited his teams start in the win. "We had a really good first two periods, probably the best two weve played," he said. "The (IceCaps) showed they are resilient and came back, and overtime could have gone either way. Both teams are resilient." A low-scoring affair suits the IceCaps game plan perfectly, according to St. Johns coach Keith McCambridge, although he wasnt content with how his team started. "Thats our type of game, keeping it close like that and not giving up a lot of chances. It took us probably two periods to get our feet underneath us and to get our speed up and get our feet moving," said McCambridge. "(I thought) we did that in the third period, we were able to create some chances and get in the game. I liked our third, but was only OK with our first or second. As the game wore on, we realized we have to have our speed at a higher level." Brett Ritchie also scored for the Stars, while Kael Mouillierat had the lone goal for St. Johns. A scoreless first period extended into the second when IceCaps goaltender Michael Hutchinson made a spectacular save at 10:53. Hutchinson sprawled out for a high-glove save on a one-timer by Morin, who wired a slapshot from the left face-off dot. The Stars opened the scoring when Ritchie tapped in a rebound five-hole while stationed in front of the net 15:54 into the second period. Hutchinson made the first save, but the puck bounced right onto the stick of Ritchie. The IceCaps levelled the game with 8:16 left in the third. Mouillierat tipped home a Zach Redmond point shot into the high corner of the Stars net. Just 3:05 into overtime the IceCaps thought they had a goal after jarring the puck loose from Stars goalie Cristopher Nilstorp, but the referee had blown his whistle thinking the puck was covered. Nilstorp finished with 31 saves, while Hutchinson stopped 34 shots. Desjardins praised both goalies for their play. "I liked (Nilstorp) all night long, I thought he played pretty good," said Desjardins. "I think (Hutchinson) has been good all series. Hes a good goaltender. He (has saved) anything he can get a good look at." Game 4 is Monday in St. Johns. While not ideal, McCambridge said losing Game 3 isnt a "morale blow" for the IceCaps. "Its just one game, a lost game. You cant expect to win every single game. We have a really good character group. We realize we didnt play our best for two periods. Well get back to the rink tomorrow and get back to where we need to be for Game 4 ... 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Tim Duncan had 13 points and 10 rebounds.Belinelli had 17 points in the first half as the Spurs rolled to a 68-51 lead.I think he is getting his rhythm, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. He didnt come back in great shape. At this point, he is starting to feel pretty good. The injury held him up after he was trying to get into shape. He is just beginning to start the season really.After missing eight games earlier this season with a strained right groin, Belinelli is beginning to show the versatility that made him one the teams most valuable reserves during its run to a fifth NBA championship.Belinelli and Danny Green directed a balanced attack in place of Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, who were both out with mild ailments.Everything is clicking, Green said. (Were) moving the ball well, finding guys, penetrating to the basket, getting to the free throw line. (Belinelli) came out hot for us in the first half.Zach LaVine had 22 points and 10 assists, and Shabazz Muhammad added 20 points for Minnesota (4-15), which has lost five straight.Thaddeus Youngs 18-footer on the games opening possession gave the injury-depleted Timberwolves their only lead of the game.Theyre a championship ballclub, Young said. They came out there and did exactly what they were supposed to do to a young team, which is hit us first and see how we rrespond.dddddddddddd As you can see, we didnt respond well.Playing the second night of a back-to-back without five injured players, including guards Ricky Rubio, Kevin Martin and Mo Williams, Minnesota couldnt keep up with San Antonios flowing offence.TIP-INSTimberwolves: Minnesota is 1-11 this season in back-to-back games, having lost 10 straight after defeating Detroit on Oct. 30 on the second night of its first consecutive contests. ... Glenn Robinson, the father of Minnesota F Glenn Robinson III, won an NBA championship in 2005 with the Spurs. . Minnesota has used 10 different starting lineups this season, and only one has a winning record. Young, Andrew Wiggins, Gorgui Dieng, Williams and Martin won the only game they started collectively.Spurs: Ginobili (left shoulder) was a late scratch, joining Parker (strained left hamstring) on the bench. ... San Antonio is 10-2 in back-to-back games this season. ... The Spurs are 11-0 when they have 25-plus assists. They are sixth in the league in assists at 24.0 per game after leading the NBA last season at 25.2.TWO OUT OF THREE?Before the game, Popovich said the only way Duncan was going to play the second night of a back-to-back was if the veteran forward knocked him out. Popovich bore no battle wounds after the lopsided victory, but Duncan played 18 1/2 minutes. He finished with 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting along with 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocked shots. He just wants to keep his rhythm, Popovich said. It is early in the year, so we did it.SPLITTER NEARING RETURNPopovich said Spurs centre Tiago Splitter, who has only played 10 minutes this season, could see limited minutes on Tuesday in Utah and/or Wednesday at home against New York. Splitter has been sidelined with tightness in his right calf, missing all but one game this season.HISTORY MADEWith his 22 points and 10 assists, LaVine became the fourth teenager to record a double-double, joining LeBron James and Dajuan Wagner of Cleveland, and Minnesotas Stephon Marbury.UP NEXTTimberwolves: Host Golden State on Monday.Spurs: Visit Utah on Tuesday. ' ' '