The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95, leveling their Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1. Victor Wembanyama contributed 19 points and 15 rebounds in the dominant victory.
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Spurs won 133-95 against Timberwolves
Wembanyama scored 19 points and 15 rebounds
Spurs leveled series at 1-1
San Antonio led by 24 points at halftime
Stephon Castle scored 21 points
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Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as hosts San Antonio Spurs dominated the final three quarters on the way to a 133-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, levelling the teams’ Western Conference semifinal series at one win apiece.
San Antonio swamped the sixth-seeded Timberwolves in the second quarter, turning a seven-point lead after the opening period into a 24-point advantage at halftime on Wednesday.
The Spurs expanded the margin to 98-63 after three periods as Julian Champagnie poured in all 12 of his points on the night via four 3-pointers in the frame.
From there, San Antonio cruised to the finish, building their lead to as many as 47 points.
Stephon Castle’s 21 points led the Spurs, with De’Aaron Fox scoring 16, Harrison Barnes tallying 12, Dylan Harper adding 11, Devin Vassell hitting for 10 points and Keldon Johnson pulling down 10 rebounds. Wembanyama canned two 3-pointers but is just 2 of 15 from behind the arc for the series.
Second-seeded San Antonio have not lost back-to-back contests since January 11 at Minnesota and January 13 at Oklahoma City, a stretch of 49 games.
Wembanyama said of the difference between Game 1 to Game 2, “We had intensity early on. Crashing the offensive boards early, fighting for the ball and passing to the open man.
“Of course, we’re gonna keep doubling up on what worked and the few things that didn’t. We’re gonna erase them. [Minnesota] is an experienced team – we know they’re going to respond. … I love how everyone had everybody’s back. It looked like a system that worked.”
Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Friday in Minneapolis.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JOE MURPHY / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP)
Q&A
What was the final score of the Spurs vs Timberwolves playoff game?
The Spurs won the game 133-95 against the Timberwolves.
How did Victor Wembanyama perform in the game against the Timberwolves?
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the game.
What was the series score after the Spurs' victory over the Timberwolves?
The series is now tied at one win apiece after the Spurs' victory.
Which player led the Spurs in scoring during the game?
Stephon Castle led the Spurs in scoring with 21 points.
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Stephon Castle led the scoring for the San Antonio Spurs [Joe Murphy/Getty Images via AFP]
Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers
Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson scored eight of his 26 points in the fourth quarter for the New York Knicks, who took control of their Eastern Conference semifinal by stopping the Philadelphia 76ers down the stretch to earn a 108-102 win in Game 2.
The Knicks lead the best-of-seven set series 2-0. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night in Philadelphia.
“Being down 2-0 after coming back to win in the first round, I think it’s more of a challenge,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. “It was 1-1 after two games [against the Boston Celtics in the first round], right? So it’s 2-0. Puts a lot on this next game for sure, but that’s OK.”
Karl-Anthony Towns produced 20 points and 10 rebounds despite playing just 27 minutes due to foul trouble for the Knicks, who ended the game on a 12-3 run to close out a contest that included 14 ties and 25 lead changes.
OG Anunoby, who exited the game with 2:31 left after hobbling off with a right leg injury, had 24 points while Mikal Bridges added 18 points as New York won its fifth straight game overall. The Knicks’ average victory margin in the previous four games was 33.8 points.
“He looked like he was hopping,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said of Anunoby. “I have not talked to medical yet.”
Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for the 76ers, who managed just 12 points on 4-of-19 shooting in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia took its final lead at 99-96 on Kelly Oubre Jr’s 3-pointer with 6:52 left, after which the Sixers hit 1 of 10 from the field with two turnovers.
“At the end of the day, it came down to who was going to get more stops in that fourth quarter,” Brown said. “To hold a team like that to 12 points – and they missed some shots, we know that – to have them only score 12 points in that fourth quarter, it’s huge.”
Oubre and Paul George each finished with 19 points. VJ Edgecombe had 17 points.
The 76ers Joel Embiid missed the game due to ankle and hip injuries.
Philadelphia host Game 3 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Dominick Barlow #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Dustin Satloff/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Dustin Satloff / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks dribbles past Dominick Barlow of the Philadelphia 76ers [Dustin Satloff/Getty Images via AFP]
