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Minnesota 97, at San Antonio 126

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Final · Conference Semis Game 5 (SAS leads 3-2)

Spurs throttle Timberwolves 126‑97, series tied 2‑2

SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 17 rebounds and five assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center. The series is tied 2-2. Wembanyama also had three blocks in 33 minutes. Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Stephon Castle added 17 points and six assists, and De’Aaron Fox contributed 18 points and five assists for San Antonio. Dylan Harper notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Spurs improved their season record to 69-24. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 20 points. Julius Randle had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaden McDaniels also scored 17. Ayo Dosunmu added 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists. San Antonio built a 59-47 halftime lead by winning the first quarter 34-30 and the second 25-17. The Spurs extended the margin in the second half, taking the third 32-26 and the fourth 35-24. The Timberwolves dropped to 55-38. Attendance was 19,345.