Overview
- The Spurs beat the Timberwolves 126–97 in Game 5 to move ahead 3–2 in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal.
- Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks, breaking the game open with 16 points in the first six minutes after his Game 4 ejection.
- San Antonio’s pressure defense wore down Minnesota as Anthony Edwards was held to 20 points, Julius Randle shot 6-for-17, and Rudy Gobert ran into early foul trouble.
- Keldon Johnson added 21 points as six Spurs scored at least 12, showing balanced support around Wembanyama’s fast start.
- Oklahoma City, the defending champion, has already reached the conference final by sweeping the Lakers in four games, setting up a possible matchup with San Antonio.