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Spurs Crush Timberwolves to Reach Western Finals Against Thunder

San Antonio's first conference finals since 2017 pits a fast-rising core against the unbeaten defending champions.

Overview

  • The Spurs, who closed the series 4-2 with a 139-109 Game 6 win Friday, rode Stephon Castle’s 32 points and 11 rebounds and a franchise-record 18 three-pointers.
  • Victor Wembanyama added 19 points, six rebounds and three blocks in 27 minutes as San Antonio’s defense held Minnesota to 37.7% shooting.
  • Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is Monday in Oklahoma City against the reigning champion Thunder, who are 8-0 this postseason after two series sweeps.
  • San Antonio went 4-1 against OKC in the regular season, yet sportsbooks still favor the champs and Jalen Williams’ hamstring status for Game 1 remains uncertain according to coach Mark Daigneault.
  • In the East, Detroit’s 115-94 road win Friday forced a Game 7 on Sunday in Detroit against Cleveland, with the winner set to face the Knicks in the conference finals.