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Timberwolves suffer worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 2 drubbing

San Antonio led by 24 at halftime and emptied both benches in the final nine minutes after Minnesota lost its defensive edge.

  • The San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 in Game 2 on Wednesday, evening the Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1.
  • Getting blown out in at least one playoff game has become a recurring issue for Minnesota, which has experienced similar lopsided defeats in seven consecutive playoff series.
  • Minnesota struggled offensively with poor shooting while a 28-13 Spurs run before halftime pushed the lead to 24; San Antonio's advantage reached 30 points in the third quarter.
  • With the outcome decided, Minnesota emptied the bench for the final eight minutes, deploying Kyle Anderson, Jaylen Clark, Julian Phillips, Joe Ingles, and rookie Joan Beringer.
  • The series shifts to Minneapolis for Game 3 on Friday, where Minnesota must recover from the blowout to regain momentum after Wednesday's loss.
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Timberwolves suffer worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 2 drubbing

The MN Timberwolves lost by 38, a new franchise playoff record, to San Antonio in Game 2 to even the West semifinals 1-1.

·Saint Paul, United States
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Pioneer Press broke the news in Saint Paul, United States on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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