Spurs vs – Victor Wembanyama’s double-double powers San Antonio to a 133-95 win, tying the semis at 1-1 as Minnesota suffers its worst playoff defeat.
A thumping 133-95 statement from the San Antonio Spurs erased any doubt about who controlled Wednesday night’s Western Conference semifinal swing.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds as San Antonio rebounded after their opening loss to hand Minnesota its largest postseason defeat in franchise history. The Spurs’ dominance immediately evened the series at one game apiece, setting the stage for Games 3 and 4 in Minneapolis.
The scoreline told the story, but the way San Antonio played did it even faster.. Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox combined for an aggressive start that fueled an early surge. while the Spurs converted efficiently across the floor and knocked down three-pointers at a strong clip.. On a night when the Spurs looked comfortable taking the game to Minnesota. they quickly built separation and never let up.
Stephon Castle added 21 points and Fox contributed 16 as San Antonio shot 50% overall and 41% from beyond the arc.. Meanwhile. Minnesota’s offense had trouble finding rhythm from the opening stretch. finishing the first half trailing by a wide margin after a poor shooting spell. including limited success from three-point range.. Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr.. each managed 12 points for the Timberwolves.
For Minnesota, the challenge wasn’t only the score, it was also how the game was being dictated.. Edwards again came off the bench as the team continued to manage his minutes after his return from a hyperextended left knee.. That context made the contrast in momentum even more stark: when the Spurs accelerated, Minnesota struggled to respond.
This kind of turnaround matters because playoff series are often decided by how quickly teams can adjust after a heavy swing. San Antonio’s ability to reset and come out with aggression gave them control of the tempo, while Minnesota now faces the pressure of answering on its home floor.
With both teams sending their starters to the bench with around 10 minutes remaining after San Antonio surged ahead early. the contest turned into a showcase for depth and execution rather than a tight playoff battle.. Still. the numbers reflect a clear message: the Spurs can overwhelm opponents with top-end impact from Wembanyama and Fox when they start the way they did on Wednesday.
Games 3 and 4 will return to Minneapolis on Friday and Sunday. where Minnesota will have every reason to re-center its approach and cut down the gaps the Spurs exposed.. After tying the series. San Antonio will be aiming to carry this defensive and offensive intensity forward. while the Timberwolves look to reverse a result that did not resemble how close the series began.
At this stage, every possession carries weight, and a win of this size can reshape confidence on both sides. The next two games will reveal whether Minnesota can tighten the cracks or whether the Spurs have found a playoff formula that holds on the road.