Minnesota Timberwolves Eliminated From Playoffs After 139-109 Loss to San Antonio Spurs
Stephon Castle scored 32 points as San Antonio won the series 4-2 and will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.
- On Friday, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 in Minneapolis, eliminating Minnesota from the postseason. Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 32 points and 11 rebounds to secure the series victory in six games.
- The Spurs' backcourt dominated the series, with Castle hitting 11 of 16 shots, including five three-pointers. San Antonio outscored the Timberwolves by 97 points across six games and never trailed by double digits.
- Victor Wembanyama added 19 points for the Spurs, while Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 24 points. Rudy Gobert finished scoreless on four attempts, limiting Minnesota's interior presence.
- San Antonio advances to the Western Conference finals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series begins Monday night as the Spurs continue their postseason run.
- The Spurs' relentless switch-heavy defense consistently frustrated the Timberwolves throughout the series. Reserves Terrence Shannon and Naz Reid provided scoring sparks, but Minnesota could not overcome San Antonio's size and shooting advantage.
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The French star, qualified with her Spurs team for the West Conference Final, did not have to force the game on Friday thanks to Stephon Castle, the best player in the game with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
The French prodigy will play its first conference final against Thunder d'Oklahoma City, the reigning champion and favourite of the season. This is the first time since 2017 that the Texas franchise has regained this level.
After six seasons without play-offs, the San Antonio team has enjoyed its first conference final since 2017, thanks to a young generation who mostly discovers the final stages.
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vosgesmatin.frAfter six seasons without play-offs, the San Antonio team has enjoyed its first conference final since 2017, thanks to a young generation who mostly discovers the final stages.
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