Wemby Matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with His Superb Stat Line for Spurs in Game 3 Win over Wolves
Victor Wembanyama added 15 rebounds and five blocks as San Antonio won its second straight game and moved one victory from the Western Conference finals.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 on Friday, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.
- Returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2019, the Spurs stole Game 2 on the road after dropping the opener at home to build momentum in the series.
- Wembanyama recorded five blocks in his 7th career postseason game while his defensive presence limited Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle to a combined 8 for 34 shooting.
- Despite missing their first 12 shots, the Timberwolves stayed competitive behind Anthony Edwards' 32 points and 14 rebounds, with Naz Reid adding 18 points off the bench.
- Minnesota will host Game 4 on Sunday, with the series shifting back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday as the Spurs move closer to the Western Conference finals.
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Neither Minneapolis pressure nor Anthony Edwards’ return could stop a gigantic Victor Wembanyama. The French phenomenon signed a monumental performance of 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five stopovers this Friday to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and to place 2-1 in the Western semifinals at the NBA. Target Center attended an exhibition of power and talent by the young European, who dominated the match a…
The French star led the Spurs to an important second win in the series, while the 76ers were completely helpless against the New York Knicks.
Timberwolves fall to Spurs 115-108, trail series 2-1
Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense as the San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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