Key Takeaways:
- San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95, levelling their Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1
- Minnesota suffered their largest postseason defeat in franchise history, surpassing their previous 30-point loss in 2003
- Games 3 and 4 are scheduled for Friday and Sunday in Minneapolis
Match Overview
Victor Wembanyama recorded 19 points and 15 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs powered past the Minnesota Timberwolves for a convincing 133-95 win on Wednesday night. This result draws the Western Conference semifinal at one game apiece, while inflicting Minnesota’s heaviest ever postseason margin of defeat.
The Spurs’ offence was in fine form, producing their highest-scoring playoff performance since a 145-105 win over Denver on 4 May, 1983.
TIED UP!@FrostBank | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/71jres201g
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 7, 2026
Statistical Breakdown
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | San Antonio Spurs | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| De’Aaron Fox | San Antonio Spurs | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Julius Randle | Minnesota Timberwolves | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | Minnesota Timberwolves | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Spurs Set the Pace Early
Wembanyama asserted himself offensively from the beginning, helping the Spurs erase memories of their series-opening defeat. He and De’Aaron Fox made a strong impression, combining for San Antonio’s first 11 points and propelling the team to a 29-point advantage during the first half.
San Antonio finished the night shooting 50% from the floor and converting 41% from beyond the arc. Fox, in particular, turned his long-range fortunes around by going 2 for 2 on 3-point attempts, after going 0 for 4 in Game 1.
Troubles for Timberwolves
Minnesota’s offence struggled significantly, tallying just 35 points by the intermission. The Timberwolves shot only 29.8% from the field in the first half and were successful with just two of fifteen 3-point attempts. Star guard Anthony Edwards, managing his return from a hyperextended left knee, was again restricted to a bench role and finished with 12 points, matching teammates Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr.
Head coach Chris Finch commented, “I just told them we got punked.”
Looking Ahead
Games 3 and 4 of the series will be contested in Minneapolis on Friday and Sunday, where both sides will attempt to break the deadlock.
Historical Context
The defeat eclipsed Minnesota’s previous worst postseason loss, a 30-point setback against the Los Angeles Lakers on 29 April, 2003. On this occasion, both teams turned to their reserves with 10 minutes remaining after the Spurs built a commanding 104-66 lead.
Reflecting on the outcome, Anthony Edwards stated, “I told the guys after the first game it’s the natural tendency for the team that steals the first game, the away team, to get blown out in Game 2. We can’t come out cool and we came out cool and what happened – we got blown out.”
Wembanyama praised the Spurs’ defensive togetherness, remarking, “I loved how everyone had everybody’s back (defensively). Tonight looked like a system that worked.”
