Analysis: Timberwolves Have a Problem They Might Not Get a Chance to Fix
Wembanyama scored 27 points and 17 rebounds as San Antonio answered his Game 4 ejection with a 126-97 win, officials said.
- On Tuesday, May 12, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 at the Frost Bank Center, taking a 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference semifinal.
- Returning from a Game 4 ejection for slamming an elbow into Naz Reid's neck, Victor Wembanyama dominated early, scoring 18 of San Antonio's first 24 points.
- Wembanyama finished with 27 points and a playoff career-high 17 rebounds; Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle added 21 and 17 points respectively off the bench.
- Timberwolves coach Chris Finch faces a must-win Game 6 on Friday, May 15, in Minneapolis to extend Minnesota's season and avoid elimination.
- The winner will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals; the Thunder remain undefeated at 8-0 in the postseason.
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Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Latin America sports got a redemption Tuesday on May 12, 2026. Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points and grabbed a playoff career-high 17 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 at the Frost Bank Center, taking a 3-2 series lead two days after his Game 4 ejection. The Argentine Apertura quarterfinals […] The post Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
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Frederick: After blowout loss, all options should be on table for Finch and Timberwolves in Game 6
Will Chris Finch and the MInnesota Timberwolves make a change in the rotation or starting lineup for Game 6 against the Spurs?
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